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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.59, 1,218.66 and 617.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.59, 1,218.66 and 617.95 is: 852.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.59 : 1,218.66 = 617.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.59/1,218.66 = 617.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.59x = 1,218.66 × 617.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.59x = 753,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,070.95/883.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.29

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