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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.40, 1,325.31 and 623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.40, 1,325.31 and 623.90 is: 936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.40 : 1,325.31 = 623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.40/1,325.31 = 623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.40x = 1,325.31 × 623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.40x = 826,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,863.05/883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.01

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