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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.56, 1,331.84 and 682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.56, 1,331.84 and 682.48 is: 1,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.56 : 1,331.84 = 682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.56/1,331.84 = 682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.56x = 1,331.84 × 682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.56x = 908,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,954.16/888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.95

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