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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,330.86 and 454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,330.86 and 454.04 is: 681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,330.86 = 454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,330.86 = 454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,330.86 × 454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 604,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,263.67/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.08

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