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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.65, 1,326.83 and 678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.65, 1,326.83 and 678.45 is: 1,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.65 : 1,326.83 = 678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.65/1,326.83 = 678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.65x = 1,326.83 × 678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.65x = 900,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,184.42/883.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.71

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