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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.87, 1,331.24 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.87, 1,331.24 and 453.33 is: 681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.87 : 1,331.24 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.87/1,331.24 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.87x = 1,331.24 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.87x = 603,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,488.76/885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.24

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