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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.09, 1,328.11 and 704.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.09, 1,328.11 and 704.75 is: 1,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.09 : 1,328.11 = 704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.09/1,328.11 = 704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.09x = 1,328.11 × 704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.09x = 935,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,985.52/887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.12

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