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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.38, 1,330.64 and 732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.38, 1,330.64 and 732.56 is: 1,097.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.38 : 1,330.64 = 732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.38/1,330.64 = 732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.38x = 1,330.64 × 732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.38x = 974,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,769.98/888.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.24

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