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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.52, 1,223.10 and 761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.52, 1,223.10 and 761.40 is: 1,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.52 : 1,223.10 = 761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.52/1,223.10 = 761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.52x = 1,223.10 × 761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.52x = 931,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,268.34/884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.85

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