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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.07, 1,333.34 and 731.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.07, 1,333.34 and 731.03 is: 1,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.07 : 1,333.34 = 731.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.07/1,333.34 = 731.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.07x = 1,333.34 × 731.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.07x = 974,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,701.22/886.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.02

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