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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,323.50 and 737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,323.50 and 737.34 is: 1,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,323.50 = 737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,323.50 = 737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,323.50 × 737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 975,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,865.80/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.97

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