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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.60, 1,325.40 and 575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.60, 1,325.40 and 575.80 is: 863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.60 : 1,325.40 = 575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.60/1,325.40 = 575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.60x = 1,325.40 × 575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.60x = 763,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,165.32/883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.70

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