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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.32, 1,330 and 644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.32, 1,330 and 644.90 is: 966.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.32 : 1,330 = 644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.32/1,330 = 644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.32x = 1,330 × 644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.32x = 857,717
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,717/887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.64

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