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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.52, 1,323.54 and 740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.52, 1,323.54 and 740.34 is: 1,107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.52 : 1,323.54 = 740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.52/1,323.54 = 740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.52x = 1,323.54 × 740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.52x = 979,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,869.60/884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.80

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