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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.82, 1,331.52 and 692.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.82, 1,331.52 and 692.90 is: 1,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.82 : 1,331.52 = 692.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.82/1,331.52 = 692.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.82x = 1,331.52 × 692.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.82x = 922,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,613.54/888.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.02

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