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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,321.14 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,321.14 and 698.52 is: 1,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,321.14 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,321.14 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,321.14 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 922,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,842.71/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.03

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