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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.35, 1,325.49 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.35, 1,325.49 and 421.04 is: 631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.35 : 1,325.49 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.35/1,325.49 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.35x = 1,325.49 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.35x = 558,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,086.04/883.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.78

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