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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.66, 1,218.04 and 751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.66, 1,218.04 and 751.59 is: 1,034.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.66 : 1,218.04 = 751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.66/1,218.04 = 751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.66x = 1,218.04 × 751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.66x = 915,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,464.80/884.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.83

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