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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.79, 1,327.83 and 733.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.79, 1,327.83 and 733.40 is: 1,098.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.79 : 1,327.83 = 733.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.79/1,327.83 = 733.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.79x = 1,327.83 × 733.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.79x = 973,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,826.11/886.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.14

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