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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,325.80 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,325.80 and 590.96 is: 886.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,325.80 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,325.80 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,325.80 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 783,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,494.77/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.87

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