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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.36, 1,326.54 and 559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.36, 1,326.54 and 559.82 is: 839.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.36 : 1,326.54 = 559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.36/1,326.54 = 559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.36x = 1,326.54 × 559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.36x = 742,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,623.62/884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.73

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