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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,325.58 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,325.58 and 421.68 is: 632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,325.58 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,325.58 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,325.58 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 558,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,970.57/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.55

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