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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.53, 1,323.93 and 652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.53, 1,323.93 and 652.08 is: 977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.53 : 1,323.93 = 652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.53/1,323.93 = 652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.53x = 1,323.93 × 652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.53x = 863,308.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,308.27/883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.11

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