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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.57, 1,221.84 and 737.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.57, 1,221.84 and 737.97 is: 1,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.57 : 1,221.84 = 737.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.57/1,221.84 = 737.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.57x = 1,221.84 × 737.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.57x = 901,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,681.26/885.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.19

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