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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.44, 1,330.72 and 732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.44, 1,330.72 and 732.61 is: 1,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.44 : 1,330.72 = 732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.44/1,330.72 = 732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.44x = 1,330.72 × 732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.44x = 974,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,895.12/888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.32

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