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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.19, 1,324.18 and 700.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.19, 1,324.18 and 700.99 is: 1,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.19 : 1,324.18 = 700.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.19/1,324.18 = 700.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.19x = 1,324.18 × 700.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.19x = 928,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,236.94/884.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.82

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