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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.12, 1,324.92 and 651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.12, 1,324.92 and 651.18 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.12 : 1,324.92 = 651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.12/1,324.92 = 651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.12x = 1,324.92 × 651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.12x = 862,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,761.41/884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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