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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,325.43 and 595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,325.43 and 595.98 is: 893.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,325.43 = 595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,325.43 = 595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,325.43 × 595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 789,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,929.77/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.24

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