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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.58, 1,219.82 and 705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.58, 1,219.82 and 705.95 is: 974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.58 : 1,219.82 = 705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.58/1,219.82 = 705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.58x = 1,219.82 × 705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.58x = 861,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,122.30/883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.58

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