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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.34, 1,223.82 and 739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.34, 1,223.82 and 739.74 is: 1,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.34 : 1,223.82 = 739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.34/1,223.82 = 739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.34x = 1,223.82 × 739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.34x = 905,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,308.61/887.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.25

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