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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,325.55 and 746.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,325.55 and 746.90 is: 1,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,325.55 = 746.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,325.55 = 746.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,325.55 × 746.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 990,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,053.30/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.21

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