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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.20, 1,329.30 and 732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.20, 1,329.30 and 732.30 is: 1,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.20 : 1,329.30 = 732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.20/1,329.30 = 732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.20x = 1,329.30 × 732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.20x = 973,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,446.39/886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.45

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