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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.01, 1,330.20 and 613.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.01, 1,330.20 and 613.23 is: 919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.01 : 1,330.20 = 613.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.01/1,330.20 = 613.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.01x = 1,330.20 × 613.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.01x = 815,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,718.55/887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.63

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