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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.77, 1,324.71 and 559.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.77, 1,324.71 and 559.23 is: 838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.77 : 1,324.71 = 559.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.77/1,324.71 = 559.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.77x = 1,324.71 × 559.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.77x = 740,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,817.57/883.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.25

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