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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,324.72 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,324.72 and 710.56 is: 1,063.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,324.72 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,324.72 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,324.72 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 941,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,293.04/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.94

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