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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.70, 1,223.22 and 775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.70, 1,223.22 and 775.38 is: 1,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.70 : 1,223.22 = 775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.70/1,223.22 = 775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.70x = 1,223.22 × 775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.70x = 948,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,460.32/884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.07

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