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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.62, 1,325.24 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.62, 1,325.24 and 577.62 is: 866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.62 : 1,325.24 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.62/1,325.24 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.62x = 1,325.24 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.62x = 765,485.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,485.13/883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.31

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