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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.18, 1,326.27 and 679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.18, 1,326.27 and 679.12 is: 1,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.18 : 1,326.27 = 679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.18/1,326.27 = 679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.18x = 1,326.27 × 679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.18x = 900,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,696.48/884.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.68

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