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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.47, 1,219.23 and 644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.47, 1,219.23 and 644.25 is: 889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.47 : 1,219.23 = 644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.47/1,219.23 = 644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.47x = 1,219.23 × 644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.47x = 785,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,488.93/883.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.10

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