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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.45, 1,331.98 and 681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.45, 1,331.98 and 681.35 is: 1,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.45 : 1,331.98 = 681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.45/1,331.98 = 681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.45x = 1,331.98 × 681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.45x = 907,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,534.51/887.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.64

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