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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.70, 1,330.86 and 704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.70, 1,330.86 and 704.54 is: 1,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.70 : 1,330.86 = 704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.70/1,330.86 = 704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.70x = 1,330.86 × 704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.70x = 937,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,644.10/887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.26

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