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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,330.74 and 704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,330.74 and 704.92 is: 1,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,330.74 = 704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,330.74 = 704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,330.74 × 704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 938,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,065.24/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.62

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