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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.72, 1,331.91 and 682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.72, 1,331.91 and 682.62 is: 1,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.72 : 1,331.91 = 682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.72/1,331.91 = 682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.72x = 1,331.91 × 682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.72x = 909,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,188.40/888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.03

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