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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.48, 1,323.72 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.48, 1,323.72 and 735.08 is: 1,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.48 : 1,323.72 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.48/1,323.72 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.48x = 1,323.72 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.48x = 973,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,040.10/881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.87

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