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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,325.36 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,325.36 and 421.38 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,325.36 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,325.36 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,325.36 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 558,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,478.09/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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