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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.44, 1,332.68 and 705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.44, 1,332.68 and 705.97 is: 1,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.44 : 1,332.68 = 705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.44/1,332.68 = 705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.44x = 1,332.68 × 705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.44x = 940,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,827.64/888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.96

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