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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.02, 1,318.28 and 725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.02, 1,318.28 and 725.50 is: 1,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.02 : 1,318.28 = 725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.02/1,318.28 = 725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.02x = 1,318.28 × 725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.02x = 956,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,412.14/881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.57

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