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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.87, 1,326.05 and 651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.87, 1,326.05 and 651.93 is: 976.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.87 : 1,326.05 = 651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.87/1,326.05 = 651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.87x = 1,326.05 × 651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.87x = 864,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,491.78/884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.97

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