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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.59, 1,324.17 and 558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.59, 1,324.17 and 558.38 is: 836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.59 : 1,324.17 = 558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.59/1,324.17 = 558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.59x = 1,324.17 × 558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.59x = 739,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,383.42/883.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.79

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