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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.46, 1,324.05 and 736.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.46, 1,324.05 and 736.29 is: 1,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.46 : 1,324.05 = 736.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.46/1,324.05 = 736.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.46x = 1,324.05 × 736.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.46x = 974,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,882.01/883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.49

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