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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.99, 1,324.16 and 688.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.99, 1,324.16 and 688.78 is: 1,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.99 : 1,324.16 = 688.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.99/1,324.16 = 688.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.99x = 1,324.16 × 688.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.99x = 912,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,051.48/883.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.74

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