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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.91, 1,218.70 and 588.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.91, 1,218.70 and 588.53 is: 811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.91 : 1,218.70 = 588.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.91/1,218.70 = 588.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.91x = 1,218.70 × 588.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.91x = 717,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,241.51/883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.44

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