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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,325.88 and 597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,325.88 and 597.24 is: 895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,325.88 = 597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,325.88 = 597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,325.88 × 597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 791,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,868.57/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.80

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