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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.07, 1,329.57 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.07, 1,329.57 and 681 is: 1,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.07 : 1,329.57 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.07/1,329.57 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.07x = 1,329.57 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.07x = 905,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,437.17/887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.71

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