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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.97, 1,329.14 and 732.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.97, 1,329.14 and 732.07 is: 1,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.97 : 1,329.14 = 732.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.97/1,329.14 = 732.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.97x = 1,329.14 × 732.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.97x = 973,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,023.52/885.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.26

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