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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.86, 1,228.74 and 743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.86, 1,228.74 and 743.28 is: 1,026.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.86 : 1,228.74 = 743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.86/1,228.74 = 743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.86x = 1,228.74 × 743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.86x = 913,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,297.87/889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.34

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