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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884, 1,219.26 and 744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884, 1,219.26 and 744.88 is: 1,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884 : 1,219.26 = 744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884/1,219.26 = 744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884x = 1,219.26 × 744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884x = 908,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,202.39/884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.38

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