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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.34, 1,226.07 and 729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.34, 1,226.07 and 729.84 is: 1,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.34 : 1,226.07 = 729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.34/1,226.07 = 729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.34x = 1,226.07 × 729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.34x = 894,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,839.53/887.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.45

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