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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.97, 1,327.19 and 726.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.97, 1,327.19 and 726.91 is: 1,093.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.97 : 1,327.19 = 726.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.97/1,327.19 = 726.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.97x = 1,327.19 × 726.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.97x = 964,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,752.82/881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.86

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