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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.24, 1,323.54 and 678.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.24, 1,323.54 and 678.78 is: 1,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.24 : 1,323.54 = 678.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.24/1,323.54 = 678.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.24x = 1,323.54 × 678.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.24x = 898,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,392.48/885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.86

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