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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.14, 1,325.63 and 652.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.14, 1,325.63 and 652.29 is: 979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.14 : 1,325.63 = 652.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.14/1,325.63 = 652.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.14x = 1,325.63 × 652.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.14x = 864,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,696.82/883.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.12

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