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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,223.55 and 739.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,223.55 and 739.86 is: 1,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,223.55 = 739.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,223.55 = 739.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,223.55 × 739.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 905,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,255.70/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.26

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