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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.13, 1,323.50 and 575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.13, 1,323.50 and 575.33 is: 861.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.13 : 1,323.50 = 575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.13/1,323.50 = 575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.13x = 1,323.50 × 575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.13x = 761,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,439.76/884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.23

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