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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.48, 1,325.98 and 701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.48, 1,325.98 and 701.16 is: 1,049.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.48 : 1,325.98 = 701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.48/1,325.98 = 701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.48x = 1,325.98 × 701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.48x = 929,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,724.14/885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.97

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