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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.52, 1,331 and 680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.52, 1,331 and 680.48 is: 1,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.52 : 1,331 = 680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.52/1,331 = 680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.52x = 1,331 × 680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.52x = 905,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,718.88/888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.36

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