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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,332.77 and 715.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,332.77 and 715.15 is: 1,073.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,332.77 = 715.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,332.77 = 715.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,332.77 × 715.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 953,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,125.08/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.26

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