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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,330.08 and 597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,330.08 and 597.44 is: 895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,330.08 = 597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,330.08 = 597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,330.08 × 597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 794,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,643.00/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.51

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