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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.21, 1,323.02 and 708.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.21, 1,323.02 and 708.93 is: 1,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.21 : 1,323.02 = 708.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.21/1,323.02 = 708.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.21x = 1,323.02 × 708.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.21x = 937,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,930.07/883.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.96

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