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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,323.72 and 623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,323.72 and 623.03 is: 933.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,323.72 = 623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,323.72 = 623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,323.72 × 623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 824,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,717.27/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.47

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