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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.50, 1,331.51 and 706.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.50, 1,331.51 and 706.47 is: 1,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.50 : 1,331.51 = 706.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.50/1,331.51 = 706.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.50x = 1,331.51 × 706.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.50x = 940,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,668.34/888.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.72

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