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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.87, 1,327.35 and 730.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.87, 1,327.35 and 730.18 is: 1,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.87 : 1,327.35 = 730.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.87/1,327.35 = 730.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.87x = 1,327.35 × 730.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.87x = 969,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,204.42/880.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.28

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