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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.89, 1,325.07 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.89, 1,325.07 and 466.92 is: 699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.89 : 1,325.07 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.89/1,325.07 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.89x = 1,325.07 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.89x = 618,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,701.68/883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.98

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