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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,216.53 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,216.53 and 634.32 is: 873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,216.53 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,216.53 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,216.53 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 771,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,669.31/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.48

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