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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,326.63 and 653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,326.63 and 653.50 is: 980.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,326.63 = 653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,326.63 = 653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,326.63 × 653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 866,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,949.39/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.68

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