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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.45, 1,349.94 and 884.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.45, 1,349.94 and 884.89 is: 1,220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.45 : 1,349.94 = 884.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.45/1,349.94 = 884.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.45x = 1,349.94 × 884.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.45x = 1,194,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,548.41/978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.86

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