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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,325.52 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,325.52 and 488.28 is: 732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,325.52 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,325.52 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,325.52 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 647,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,224.91/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.62

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