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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.08, 1,327.50 and 738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.08, 1,327.50 and 738.90 is: 1,107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.08 : 1,327.50 = 738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.08/1,327.50 = 738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.08x = 1,327.50 × 738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.08x = 980,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,889.75/886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.00

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