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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.47, 1,327.96 and 688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.47, 1,327.96 and 688.96 is: 1,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.47 : 1,327.96 = 688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.47/1,327.96 = 688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.47x = 1,327.96 × 688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.47x = 914,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,911.32/886.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.08

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