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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.32, 1,218.96 and 673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.32, 1,218.96 and 673.26 is: 929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.32 : 1,218.96 = 673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.32/1,218.96 = 673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.32x = 1,218.96 × 673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.32x = 820,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,677.01/883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.08

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