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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,322.69 and 699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,322.69 and 699.99 is: 1,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,322.69 = 699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,322.69 = 699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,322.69 × 699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 925,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,866.27/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.33

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