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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,214.70 and 733.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,214.70 and 733.30 is: 1,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,214.70 = 733.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,214.70 = 733.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,214.70 × 733.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 890,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,739.51/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.89

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