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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,328.81 and 739.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,328.81 and 739.79 is: 1,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,328.81 = 739.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,328.81 = 739.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,328.81 × 739.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 983,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,033.71/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.35

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