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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,330.06 and 453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,330.06 and 453.77 is: 680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,330.06 = 453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,330.06 = 453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,330.06 × 453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 603,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,541.33/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.03

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