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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.81, 1,325.93 and 624.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.81, 1,325.93 and 624.32 is: 936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.81 : 1,325.93 = 624.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.81/1,325.93 = 624.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.81x = 1,325.93 × 624.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.81x = 827,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,797.21/883.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.63

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