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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.75, 1,333.11 and 728.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.75, 1,333.11 and 728.37 is: 1,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.75 : 1,333.11 = 728.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.75/1,333.11 = 728.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.75x = 1,333.11 × 728.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.75x = 970,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,997.33/888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.54

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