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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,329.03 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,329.03 and 727.20 is: 1,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,329.03 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,329.03 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,329.03 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 966,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,470.62/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.68

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