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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,324.33 and 728.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,324.33 and 728.03 is: 1,094.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,324.33 = 728.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,324.33 = 728.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,324.33 × 728.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 964,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,151.97/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.23

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