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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,331.52 and 726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,331.52 and 726.72 is: 1,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,331.52 = 726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,331.52 = 726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,331.52 × 726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 967,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,642.21/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.29

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