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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.22, 1,217.97 and 744.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.22, 1,217.97 and 744.18 is: 1,025.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.22 : 1,217.97 = 744.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.22/1,217.97 = 744.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.22x = 1,217.97 × 744.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.22x = 906,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,388.91/884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.07

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