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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.54, 1,332.15 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.54, 1,332.15 and 455 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.54 : 1,332.15 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.54/1,332.15 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.54x = 1,332.15 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.54x = 606,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,128.25/887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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