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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.23, 1,485.38 and 884.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.23, 1,485.38 and 884.19 is: 1,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.23 : 1,485.38 = 884.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.23/1,485.38 = 884.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.23x = 1,485.38 × 884.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.23x = 1,313,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,360.35/993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.32

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