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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.68, 1,220.72 and 739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.68, 1,220.72 and 739.08 is: 1,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.68 : 1,220.72 = 739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.68/1,220.72 = 739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.68x = 1,220.72 × 739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.68x = 902,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,209.74/886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.51

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