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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,324.01 and 675.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,324.01 and 675.87 is: 1,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,324.01 = 675.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,324.01 = 675.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,324.01 × 675.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 894,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,851.56/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.89

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