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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.09, 1,331.03 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.09, 1,331.03 and 454.55 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.09 : 1,331.03 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.09/1,331.03 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.09x = 1,331.03 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.09x = 605,014.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,014.17/887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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