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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,218.57 and 744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,218.57 and 744.38 is: 1,026.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,218.57 = 744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,218.57 = 744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,218.57 × 744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 907,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,079.14/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.69

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