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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.45, 1,218.94 and 687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.45, 1,218.94 and 687.52 is: 948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.45 : 1,218.94 = 687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.45/1,218.94 = 687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.45x = 1,218.94 × 687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.45x = 838,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,045.63/883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.61

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