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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.86, 1,325.18 and 591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.86, 1,325.18 and 591.45 is: 886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.86 : 1,325.18 = 591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.86/1,325.18 = 591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.86x = 1,325.18 × 591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.86x = 783,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,779.19/883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.77

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