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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.17, 1,219.40 and 744.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.17, 1,219.40 and 744.61 is: 1,026.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.17 : 1,219.40 = 744.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.17/1,219.40 = 744.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.17x = 1,219.40 × 744.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.17x = 907,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,979.93/884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.93

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