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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,218.98 and 569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,218.98 and 569.18 is: 784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,218.98 = 569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,218.98 = 569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,218.98 × 569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 693,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,819.04/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.88

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