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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.60, 1,325.16 and 738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.60, 1,325.16 and 738.28 is: 1,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.60 : 1,325.16 = 738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.60/1,325.16 = 738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.60x = 1,325.16 × 738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.60x = 978,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,339.12/883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.22

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