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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.83, 1,327.38 and 595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.83, 1,327.38 and 595.47 is: 894.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.83 : 1,327.38 = 595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.83/1,327.38 = 595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.83x = 1,327.38 × 595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.83x = 790,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,414.97/883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.31

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