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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.51, 1,325.41 and 701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.51, 1,325.41 and 701.45 is: 1,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.51 : 1,325.41 = 701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.51/1,325.41 = 701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.51x = 1,325.41 × 701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.51x = 929,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,700.46/884.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.10

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