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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.42, 1,217.72 and 751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.42, 1,217.72 and 751.36 is: 1,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.42 : 1,217.72 = 751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.42/1,217.72 = 751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.42x = 1,217.72 × 751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.42x = 914,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,944.22/884.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.52

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