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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.37, 1,328.11 and 730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.37, 1,328.11 and 730.68 is: 1,101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.37 : 1,328.11 = 730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.37/1,328.11 = 730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.37x = 1,328.11 × 730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.37x = 970,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,416.77/881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.04

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