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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,330.86 and 709.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,330.86 and 709.74 is: 1,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,330.86 = 709.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,330.86 = 709.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,330.86 × 709.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 944,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,564.58/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.29

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