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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.40, 1,323.70 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.40, 1,323.70 and 700.32 is: 1,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.40 : 1,323.70 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.40/1,323.70 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.40x = 1,323.70 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.40x = 927,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,013.58/883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.37

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