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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,225.48 and 740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,225.48 and 740.35 is: 1,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,225.48 = 740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,225.48 = 740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,225.48 × 740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 907,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,286.91/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.75

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