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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,332.06 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,332.06 and 449.32 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,332.06 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,332.06 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,332.06 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 598,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,521.20/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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