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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.59, 1,217.85 and 742.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.59, 1,217.85 and 742.36 is: 1,024.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.59 : 1,217.85 = 742.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.59/1,217.85 = 742.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.59x = 1,217.85 × 742.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.59x = 904,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,083.13/882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.35

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