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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.96, 1,326.19 and 652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.96, 1,326.19 and 652.02 is: 977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.96 : 1,326.19 = 652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.96/1,326.19 = 652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.96x = 1,326.19 × 652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.96x = 864,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,702.40/884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.11

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