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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.41, 1,324.86 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.41, 1,324.86 and 421.03 is: 631.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.41 : 1,324.86 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.41/1,324.86 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.41x = 1,324.86 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.41x = 557,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,805.88/883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.43

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