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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,324.08 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,324.08 and 663.48 is: 994.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,324.08 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,324.08 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,324.08 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 878,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,500.60/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.41

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