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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.90, 1,321.56 and 753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.90, 1,321.56 and 753.50 is: 1,125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.90 : 1,321.56 = 753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.90/1,321.56 = 753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.90x = 1,321.56 × 753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.90x = 995,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,795.46/884.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.32

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