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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.11, 1,323.66 and 686.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.11, 1,323.66 and 686.65 is: 1,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.11 : 1,323.66 = 686.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.11/1,323.66 = 686.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.11x = 1,323.66 × 686.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.11x = 908,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,891.14/883.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.19

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