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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,325.46 and 652.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,325.46 and 652.36 is: 977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,325.46 = 652.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,325.46 = 652.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,325.46 × 652.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 864,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,677.09/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.35

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