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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.31, 1,328.03 and 730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.31, 1,328.03 and 730.62 is: 1,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.31 : 1,328.03 = 730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.31/1,328.03 = 730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.31x = 1,328.03 × 730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.31x = 970,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,284.37/881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.95

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