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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.58, 1,323.75 and 770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.58, 1,323.75 and 770.28 is: 1,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.58 : 1,323.75 = 770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.58/1,323.75 = 770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.58x = 1,323.75 × 770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.58x = 1,019,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,658.15/884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.70

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