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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.09, 1,330.37 and 692.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.09, 1,330.37 and 692.15 is: 1,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.09 : 1,330.37 = 692.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.09/1,330.37 = 692.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.09x = 1,330.37 × 692.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.09x = 920,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,810.67/888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.84

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