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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,218.96 and 599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,218.96 and 599.97 is: 827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,218.96 = 599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,218.96 = 599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,218.96 × 599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 731,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,339.43/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.83

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