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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.66, 1,329.12 and 714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.66, 1,329.12 and 714.40 is: 1,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.66 : 1,329.12 = 714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.66/1,329.12 = 714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.66x = 1,329.12 × 714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.66x = 949,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,520.01/885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.11

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