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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.78, 1,324.04 and 770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.78, 1,324.04 and 770.46 is: 1,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.78 : 1,324.04 = 770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.78/1,324.04 = 770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.78x = 1,324.04 × 770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.78x = 1,020,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,116.01/884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.97

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