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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.45, 1,218.78 and 568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.45, 1,218.78 and 568.66 is: 784.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.45 : 1,218.78 = 568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.45/1,218.78 = 568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.45x = 1,218.78 × 568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.45x = 693,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,071.43/883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.51

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