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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.72, 1,220.88 and 588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.72, 1,220.88 and 588.88 is: 813.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.72 : 1,220.88 = 588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.72/1,220.88 = 588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.72x = 1,220.88 × 588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.72x = 718,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,951.81/883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.55

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