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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.61, 1,328.67 and 680.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.61, 1,328.67 and 680.63 is: 1,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.61 : 1,328.67 = 680.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.61/1,328.67 = 680.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.61x = 1,328.67 × 680.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.61x = 904,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,326.02/884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.29

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