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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,219.32 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,219.32 and 736.44 is: 1,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,219.32 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,219.32 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,219.32 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 897,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,956.02/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.33

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