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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,323.12 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,323.12 and 594.68 is: 890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.76 : 1,323.12 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.76/1,323.12 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.76x = 1,323.12 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.76x = 786,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,833.00/883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.32

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