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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,329.90 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,329.90 and 455.20 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,329.90 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,329.90 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,329.90 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 605,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,370.48/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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