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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,326.48 and 561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,326.48 and 561.18 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,326.48 = 561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,326.48 = 561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,326.48 × 561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 744,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,394.05/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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