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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,219.94 and 569.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,219.94 and 569.30 is: 785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,219.94 = 569.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,219.94 = 569.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,219.94 × 569.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 694,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,513.72/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.93

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