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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,330.52 and 705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,330.52 and 705.24 is: 1,056.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,330.52 = 705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,330.52 = 705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,330.52 × 705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 938,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,332.40/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.22

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