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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,324.17 and 709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,324.17 and 709.24 is: 1,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,324.17 = 709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,324.17 = 709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,324.17 × 709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 939,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,154.33/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.59

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