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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,322.59 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,322.59 and 420.09 is: 629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,322.59 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,322.59 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,322.59 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 555,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,606.83/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.23

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