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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.72, 1,325.50 and 738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.72, 1,325.50 and 738.92 is: 1,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.72 : 1,325.50 = 738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.72/1,325.50 = 738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.72x = 1,325.50 × 738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.72x = 979,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,438.46/883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.31

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