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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.36, 1,320.39 and 756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.36, 1,320.39 and 756.18 is: 1,127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.36 : 1,320.39 = 756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.36/1,320.39 = 756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.36x = 1,320.39 × 756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.36x = 998,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,452.51/885.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.74

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