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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.65, 1,331.89 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.65, 1,331.89 and 455.11 is: 682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.65 : 1,331.89 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.65/1,331.89 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.65x = 1,331.89 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.65x = 606,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,151.99/887.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.87

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