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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.08, 1,331.34 and 454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.08, 1,331.34 and 454.36 is: 681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.08 : 1,331.34 = 454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.08/1,331.34 = 454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.08x = 1,331.34 × 454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.08x = 604,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,907.64/887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.91

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