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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,326.60 and 876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,326.60 and 876.30 is: 1,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,326.60 = 876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,326.60 = 876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,326.60 × 876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 1,162,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,499.58/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.45

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