Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,328 and 712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,328 and 712 is: 1,070.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883.44 : 1,328 = 712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883.44/1,328 = 712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883.44x = 1,328 × 712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883.44x = 945,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,536/883.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070.29
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