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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.44, 1,223.33 and 738.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.44, 1,223.33 and 738.83 is: 1,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.44 : 1,223.33 = 738.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.44/1,223.33 = 738.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.44x = 1,223.33 × 738.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.44x = 903,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,823.09/886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.61

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