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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,321.47 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,321.47 and 622.44 is: 931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,321.47 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,321.47 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,321.47 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 822,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,535.79/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.49

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