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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,329.15 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,329.15 and 653.94 is: 979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,329.15 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,329.15 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,329.15 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 869,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,184.35/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.18

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