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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.11, 1,331.45 and 682.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.11, 1,331.45 and 682.95 is: 1,025.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.11 : 1,331.45 = 682.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.11/1,331.45 = 682.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.11x = 1,331.45 × 682.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.11x = 909,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,313.78/887.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.03

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