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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.05, 1,324.85 and 736.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.05, 1,324.85 and 736.11 is: 1,104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.05 : 1,324.85 = 736.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.05/1,324.85 = 736.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.05x = 1,324.85 × 736.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.05x = 975,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,231.65/883.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.39

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