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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,324.05 and 687.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,324.05 and 687.51 is: 1,029.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,324.05 = 687.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,324.05 = 687.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,324.05 × 687.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 910,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,297.62/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.72

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