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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.61, 1,326.58 and 592.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.61, 1,326.58 and 592.99 is: 890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.61 : 1,326.58 = 592.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.61/1,326.58 = 592.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.61x = 1,326.58 × 592.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.61x = 786,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,643.88/883.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.26

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