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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,332.36 and 543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,332.36 and 543.68 is: 815.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,332.36 = 543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,332.36 = 543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,332.36 × 543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 724,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,370.82/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.68

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