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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,329.68 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,329.68 and 692.46 is: 1,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,329.68 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,329.68 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,329.68 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 920,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,751.94/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.27

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