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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,324.13 and 701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,324.13 and 701.10 is: 1,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,324.13 = 701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,324.13 = 701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,324.13 × 701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 928,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,344.04/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.05

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