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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.90, 1,323.05 and 754.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.90, 1,323.05 and 754.50 is: 1,126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.90 : 1,323.05 = 754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.90/1,323.05 = 754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.90x = 1,323.05 × 754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.90x = 998,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,241.23/885.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.81

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