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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.46, 1,331.82 and 716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.46, 1,331.82 and 716.20 is: 1,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.46 : 1,331.82 = 716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.46/1,331.82 = 716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.46x = 1,331.82 × 716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.46x = 953,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,849.48/887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.81

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