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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.60, 1,319.64 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.60, 1,319.64 and 710.56 is: 1,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.60 : 1,319.64 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.60/1,319.64 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.60x = 1,319.64 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.60x = 937,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,683.40/883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.21

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