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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.31, 1,323.72 and 753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.31, 1,323.72 and 753.09 is: 1,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.31 : 1,323.72 = 753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.31/1,323.72 = 753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.31x = 1,323.72 × 753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.31x = 996,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,873.68/884.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.30

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