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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,322.48 and 634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,322.48 and 634.66 is: 950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,322.48 = 634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,322.48 = 634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,322.48 × 634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 839,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,323.44/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.50

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