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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.56, 1,219.12 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.56, 1,219.12 and 564.64 is: 779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.56 : 1,219.12 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.56/1,219.12 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.56x = 1,219.12 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.56x = 688,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,363.92/883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.08

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