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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.33, 1,329.06 and 731.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.33, 1,329.06 and 731.51 is: 1,095.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.33 : 1,329.06 = 731.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.33/1,329.06 = 731.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.33x = 1,329.06 × 731.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.33x = 972,213.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,213.91/887.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.66

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