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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,219.77 and 736.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,219.77 and 736.47 is: 1,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,219.77 = 736.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,219.77 = 736.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,219.77 × 736.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 898,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,324.01/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.12

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