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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.80, 1,324.76 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.80, 1,324.76 and 421.36 is: 631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.80 : 1,324.76 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.80/1,324.76 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.80x = 1,324.76 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.80x = 558,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,200.87/883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.59

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