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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.96, 1,332.59 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.96, 1,332.59 and 655.48 is: 987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.96 : 1,332.59 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.96/1,332.59 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.96x = 1,332.59 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.96x = 873,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,479.48/884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.02

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