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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.33, 1,326.38 and 738.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.33, 1,326.38 and 738.15 is: 1,105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.33 : 1,326.38 = 738.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.33/1,326.38 = 738.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.33x = 1,326.38 × 738.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.33x = 979,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,058.73/885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.87

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