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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.09, 1,325.11 and 702.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.09, 1,325.11 and 702.75 is: 1,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.09 : 1,325.11 = 702.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.09/1,325.11 = 702.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.09x = 1,325.11 × 702.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.09x = 931,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,221.05/885.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.12

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