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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,371.12 and 884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,371.12 and 884.80 is: 1,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,371.12 = 884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,371.12 = 884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,371.12 × 884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 1,213,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,166.98/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.20

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