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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.73, 1,327.15 and 730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.73, 1,327.15 and 730.04 is: 1,100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.73 : 1,327.15 = 730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.73/1,327.15 = 730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.73x = 1,327.15 × 730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.73x = 968,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,874.08/880.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.09

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