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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.26, 1,323.87 and 595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.26, 1,323.87 and 595.18 is: 891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.26 : 1,323.87 = 595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.26/1,323.87 = 595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.26x = 1,323.87 × 595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.26x = 787,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,940.95/884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.07

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