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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.99, 1,331.66 and 714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.99, 1,331.66 and 714.72 is: 1,070.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.99 : 1,331.66 = 714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.99/1,331.66 = 714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.99x = 1,331.66 × 714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.99x = 951,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,763.33/888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.61

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