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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.35, 1,329.29 and 731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.35, 1,329.29 and 731.40 is: 1,095.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.35 : 1,329.29 = 731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.35/1,329.29 = 731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.35x = 1,329.29 × 731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.35x = 972,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,234.75/887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.67

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