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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,330.96 and 697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,330.96 and 697.28 is: 1,045.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,330.96 = 697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,330.96 = 697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,330.96 × 697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 928,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,051.79/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.86

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