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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,324.08 and 688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,324.08 and 688.74 is: 1,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,324.08 = 688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,324.08 = 688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,324.08 × 688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 911,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,946.86/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.20

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