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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.81, 1,214.39 and 733.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.81, 1,214.39 and 733.08 is: 1,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.81 : 1,214.39 = 733.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.81/1,214.39 = 733.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.81x = 1,214.39 × 733.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.81x = 890,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,246.85/881.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.57

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