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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.97, 1,214.84 and 726.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.97, 1,214.84 and 726.33 is: 998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.97 : 1,214.84 = 726.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.97/1,214.84 = 726.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.97x = 1,214.84 × 726.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.97x = 882,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,374.74/883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.20

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