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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.63, 1,333.77 and 682.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.63, 1,333.77 and 682.53 is: 1,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.63 : 1,333.77 = 682.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.63/1,333.77 = 682.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.63x = 1,333.77 × 682.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.63x = 910,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,338.04/888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.43

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