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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.44, 1,326.56 and 738.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.44, 1,326.56 and 738.29 is: 1,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.44 : 1,326.56 = 738.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.44/1,326.56 = 738.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.44x = 1,326.56 × 738.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.44x = 979,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,379.35/885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.10

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