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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.51, 1,322.17 and 746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.51, 1,322.17 and 746.16 is: 1,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.51 : 1,322.17 = 746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.51/1,322.17 = 746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.51x = 1,322.17 × 746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.51x = 986,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,555.18/883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.63

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