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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,323.84 and 746.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,323.84 and 746.48 is: 1,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,323.84 = 746.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,323.84 = 746.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,323.84 × 746.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 988,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,220.08/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.99

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