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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.96, 1,324.69 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.96, 1,324.69 and 651.02 is: 975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.96 : 1,324.69 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.96/1,324.69 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.96x = 1,324.69 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.96x = 862,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,398.88/883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.61

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