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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.45, 1,218.27 and 750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.45, 1,218.27 and 750.52 is: 1,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.45 : 1,218.27 = 750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.45/1,218.27 = 750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.45x = 1,218.27 × 750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.45x = 914,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,340.34/883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.97

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