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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.40, 1,218.42 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.40, 1,218.42 and 568.44 is: 784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.40 : 1,218.42 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.40/1,218.42 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.40x = 1,218.42 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.40x = 692,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,598.66/883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.02

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