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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.03, 1,331.60 and 682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.03, 1,331.60 and 682.10 is: 1,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.03 : 1,331.60 = 682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.03/1,331.60 = 682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.03x = 1,331.60 × 682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.03x = 908,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,274.29/888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.80

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