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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,330.05 and 696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,330.05 and 696.30 is: 1,042.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,330.05 = 696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,330.05 = 696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,330.05 × 696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 926,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,113.82/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.57

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