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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.62, 1,334.08 and 683.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.62, 1,334.08 and 683.33 is: 1,025.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.62 : 1,334.08 = 683.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.62/1,334.08 = 683.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.62x = 1,334.08 × 683.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.62x = 911,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,612.70/888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.88

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