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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,216.72 and 734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,216.72 and 734.04 is: 1,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,216.72 = 734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,216.72 = 734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,216.72 × 734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 893,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,121.15/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.13

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