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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,327.95 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,327.95 and 679.20 is: 1,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,327.95 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,327.95 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,327.95 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 901,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,943.64/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.84

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