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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.83, 1,325.56 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.83, 1,325.56 and 259.20 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.83 : 1,325.56 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.83/1,325.56 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.83x = 1,325.56 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.83x = 343,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,585.15/883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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