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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.03, 1,337.22 and 658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.03, 1,337.22 and 658.53 is: 991.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.03 : 1,337.22 = 658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.03/1,337.22 = 658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.03x = 1,337.22 × 658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.03x = 880,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,599.49/888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.63

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