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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.37, 1,324.41 and 737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.37, 1,324.41 and 737.05 is: 1,106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.37 : 1,324.41 = 737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.37/1,324.41 = 737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.37x = 1,324.41 × 737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.37x = 976,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,156.39/882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.29

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