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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.87, 1,219.98 and 589.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.87, 1,219.98 and 589.03 is: 813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.87 : 1,219.98 = 589.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.87/1,219.98 = 589.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.87x = 1,219.98 × 589.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.87x = 718,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,604.82/883.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.02

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