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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.33, 1,324.66 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.33, 1,324.66 and 420.76 is: 630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.33 : 1,324.66 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.33/1,324.66 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.33x = 1,324.66 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.33x = 557,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,356.27/883.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.97

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