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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.10, 1,219.75 and 751.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.10, 1,219.75 and 751.78 is: 1,037.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.10 : 1,219.75 = 751.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.10/1,219.75 = 751.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.10x = 1,219.75 × 751.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.10x = 916,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,983.66/884.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.19

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