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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,329.35 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,329.35 and 644.09 is: 964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,329.35 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,329.35 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,329.35 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 856,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,211.17/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.46

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