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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.74, 1,331.60 and 732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.74, 1,331.60 and 732.22 is: 1,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.74 : 1,331.60 = 732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.74/1,331.60 = 732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.74x = 1,331.60 × 732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.74x = 975,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,024.15/887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.32

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