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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.93, 1,325.70 and 577.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.93, 1,325.70 and 577.93 is: 866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.93 : 1,325.70 = 577.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.93/1,325.70 = 577.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.93x = 1,325.70 × 577.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.93x = 766,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,161.80/883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.77

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