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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.89, 1,214.46 and 730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.89, 1,214.46 and 730.95 is: 1,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.89 : 1,214.46 = 730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.89/1,214.46 = 730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.89x = 1,214.46 × 730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.89x = 887,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,709.54/880.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.74

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