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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.16, 1,328.73 and 681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.16, 1,328.73 and 681.16 is: 1,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.16 : 1,328.73 = 681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.16/1,328.73 = 681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.16x = 1,328.73 × 681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.16x = 905,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,077.73/888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.05

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