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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,330.02 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,330.02 and 455.40 is: 682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,330.02 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,330.02 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,330.02 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 605,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,691.11/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.27

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