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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.06, 1,331.94 and 723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.06, 1,331.94 and 723.26 is: 1,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.06 : 1,331.94 = 723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.06/1,331.94 = 723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.06x = 1,331.94 × 723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.06x = 963,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,338.92/887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.99

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