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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,331.19 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,331.19 and 563.64 is: 844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,331.19 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,331.19 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,331.19 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 750,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,311.93/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.89

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