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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,330.56 and 725.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,330.56 and 725.85 is: 1,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,330.56 = 725.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,330.56 = 725.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,330.56 × 725.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 965,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,786.98/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.12

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