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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.77, 1,323.18 and 727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.77, 1,323.18 and 727.28 is: 1,092.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.77 : 1,323.18 = 727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.77/1,323.18 = 727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.77x = 1,323.18 × 727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.77x = 962,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,315.73/880.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.58

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