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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.96, 1,219.92 and 753.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.96, 1,219.92 and 753.92 is: 1,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.96 : 1,219.92 = 753.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.96/1,219.92 = 753.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.96x = 1,219.92 × 753.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.96x = 919,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,722.09/884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.28

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