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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.43, 1,328.99 and 756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.43, 1,328.99 and 756.68 is: 1,133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.43 : 1,328.99 = 756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.43/1,328.99 = 756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.43x = 1,328.99 × 756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.43x = 1,005,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,622.04/887.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.19

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