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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.01, 1,329.82 and 679.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.01, 1,329.82 and 679.91 is: 1,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.01 : 1,329.82 = 679.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.01/1,329.82 = 679.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.01x = 1,329.82 × 679.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.01x = 904,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,149.57/886.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.48

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