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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.71, 1,334.22 and 734.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.71, 1,334.22 and 734.62 is: 1,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.71 : 1,334.22 = 734.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.71/1,334.22 = 734.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.71x = 1,334.22 × 734.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.71x = 980,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,145.24/887.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.13

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