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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,216.70 and 750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,216.70 and 750.63 is: 1,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,216.70 = 750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,216.70 = 750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,216.70 × 750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 913,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,287.77/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.51

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