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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.53, 1,330.03 and 654.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.53, 1,330.03 and 654.59 is: 980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.53 : 1,330.03 = 654.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.53/1,330.03 = 654.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.53x = 1,330.03 × 654.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.53x = 870,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,624.34/887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.95

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