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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.70, 1,330.92 and 705.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.70, 1,330.92 and 705.49 is: 1,056.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.70 : 1,330.92 = 705.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.70/1,330.92 = 705.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.70x = 1,330.92 × 705.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.70x = 938,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,950.75/888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.54

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