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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,329.95 and 681.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,329.95 and 681.95 is: 1,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,329.95 = 681.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,329.95 = 681.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,329.95 × 681.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 906,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,964.43/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.54

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