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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,325.28 and 559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,325.28 and 559.20 is: 838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,325.28 = 559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,325.28 = 559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,325.28 × 559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 741,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,096.58/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.65

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