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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,328.76 and 682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,328.76 and 682.92 is: 1,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,328.76 = 682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,328.76 = 682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,328.76 × 682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 907,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,436.78/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.16

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