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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.27, 1,327.04 and 713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.27, 1,327.04 and 713.01 is: 1,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.27 : 1,327.04 = 713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.27/1,327.04 = 713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.27x = 1,327.04 × 713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.27x = 946,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,192.79/884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.03

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