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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.57, 1,331.08 and 729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.57, 1,331.08 and 729.52 is: 1,097.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.57 : 1,331.08 = 729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.57/1,331.08 = 729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.57x = 1,331.08 × 729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.57x = 971,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,055.92/884.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.77

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