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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.24, 1,324.88 and 754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.24, 1,324.88 and 754.13 is: 1,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.24 : 1,324.88 = 754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.24/1,324.88 = 754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.24x = 1,324.88 × 754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.24x = 999,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,127.98/883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.21

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