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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,218.61 and 588.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,218.61 and 588.86 is: 812.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,218.61 = 588.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,218.61 = 588.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,218.61 × 588.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 717,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,590.68/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.21

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