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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.36, 1,323.56 and 724.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.36, 1,323.56 and 724.36 is: 1,081.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.36 : 1,323.56 = 724.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.36/1,323.56 = 724.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.36x = 1,323.56 × 724.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.36x = 958,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,733.92/886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.65

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