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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.70, 1,222.02 and 739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.70, 1,222.02 and 739.17 is: 1,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.70 : 1,222.02 = 739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.70/1,222.02 = 739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.70x = 1,222.02 × 739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.70x = 903,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,280.52/884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.00

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