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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.81, 1,325.97 and 754.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.81, 1,325.97 and 754.59 is: 1,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.81 : 1,325.97 = 754.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.81/1,325.97 = 754.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.81x = 1,325.97 × 754.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.81x = 1,000,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,563.70/885.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.55

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