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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,331.33 and 646.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,331.33 and 646.94 is: 970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,331.33 = 646.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,331.33 = 646.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,331.33 × 646.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 861,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,280.74/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.45

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