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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.47, 1,327.61 and 762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.47, 1,327.61 and 762.10 is: 1,142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.47 : 1,327.61 = 762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.47/1,327.61 = 762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.47x = 1,327.61 × 762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.47x = 1,011,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,770.17/885.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.64

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