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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,324.98 and 747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,324.98 and 747.63 is: 1,119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,324.98 = 747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,324.98 = 747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,324.98 × 747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 990,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,594.80/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.47

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