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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.53, 1,326.69 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.53, 1,326.69 and 576.12 is: 865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.53 : 1,326.69 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.53/1,326.69 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.53x = 1,326.69 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.53x = 764,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,332.64/883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.09

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