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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,322.56 and 686.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,322.56 and 686.51 is: 1,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,322.56 = 686.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,322.56 = 686.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,322.56 × 686.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 907,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,940.62/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.22

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