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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.96, 1,212.64 and 733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.96, 1,212.64 and 733.96 is: 1,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.96 : 1,212.64 = 733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.96/1,212.64 = 733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.96x = 1,212.64 × 733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.96x = 890,029.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,029.25/880.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.29

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