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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,217.54 and 751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,217.54 and 751.23 is: 1,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,217.54 = 751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,217.54 = 751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,217.54 × 751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 914,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,648.82/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.34

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