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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.70, 1,463.75 and 884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.70, 1,463.75 and 884.98 is: 1,327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.70 : 1,463.75 = 884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.70/1,463.75 = 884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.70x = 1,463.75 × 884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.70x = 1,295,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,377.73/975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.65

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