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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.65, 1,333.04 and 680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.65, 1,333.04 and 680.72 is: 1,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.65 : 1,333.04 = 680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.65/1,333.04 = 680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.65x = 1,333.04 × 680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.65x = 907,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,427.37/888.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.13

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