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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,324.80 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,324.80 and 443.91 is: 665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,324.80 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,324.80 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,324.80 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 588,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,091.97/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.60

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