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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.80, 1,325.22 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.80, 1,325.22 and 451.32 is: 676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.80 : 1,325.22 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.80/1,325.22 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.80x = 1,325.22 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.80x = 598,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,098.29/883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.73

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