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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.62, 1,325.89 and 421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.62, 1,325.89 and 421.31 is: 632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.62 : 1,325.89 = 421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.62/1,325.89 = 421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.62x = 1,325.89 × 421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.62x = 558,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,610.72/883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.18

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