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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.36, 1,327.36 and 680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.36, 1,327.36 and 680.08 is: 1,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.36 : 1,327.36 = 680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.36/1,327.36 = 680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.36x = 1,327.36 × 680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.36x = 902,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,710.99/886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.45

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