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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,218.66 and 744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,218.66 and 744.68 is: 1,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,218.66 = 744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,218.66 = 744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,218.66 × 744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 907,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,511.73/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.76

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