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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.65, 1,327.18 and 731.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.65, 1,327.18 and 731.13 is: 1,094.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.65 : 1,327.18 = 731.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.65/1,327.18 = 731.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.65x = 1,327.18 × 731.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.65x = 970,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,341.11/886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.39

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