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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.46, 1,323.90 and 753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.46, 1,323.90 and 753.24 is: 1,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.46 : 1,323.90 = 753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.46/1,323.90 = 753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.46x = 1,323.90 × 753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.46x = 997,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,214.44/884.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.48

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