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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.15, 1,324.04 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.15, 1,324.04 and 438.14 is: 656.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.15 : 1,324.04 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.15/1,324.04 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.15x = 1,324.04 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.15x = 580,116.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,116.00/883.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.87

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