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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.58, 1,218.19 and 734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.58, 1,218.19 and 734.18 is: 1,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.58 : 1,218.19 = 734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.58/1,218.19 = 734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.58x = 1,218.19 × 734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.58x = 894,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,370.73/883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.21

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