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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.04, 1,332.06 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.04, 1,332.06 and 455.56 is: 683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.04 : 1,332.06 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.04/1,332.06 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.04x = 1,332.06 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.04x = 606,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,833.25/888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.34

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