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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,325.60 and 421.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,325.60 and 421.87 is: 632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.76 : 1,325.60 = 421.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.76/1,325.60 = 421.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.76x = 1,325.60 × 421.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.76x = 559,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,230.87/883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.79

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