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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.85, 1,329.03 and 653.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.85, 1,329.03 and 653.10 is: 977.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.85 : 1,329.03 = 653.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.85/1,329.03 = 653.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.85x = 1,329.03 × 653.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.85x = 867,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,989.49/887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.63

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