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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.11, 1,328.87 and 448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.11, 1,328.87 and 448.09 is: 671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.11 : 1,328.87 = 448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.11/1,328.87 = 448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.11x = 1,328.87 × 448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.11x = 595,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,451.12/887.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.23

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