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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,325.46 and 592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,325.46 and 592.12 is: 888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,325.46 = 592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,325.46 = 592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,325.46 × 592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 784,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,831.38/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.38

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