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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,330.70 and 541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,330.70 and 541.55 is: 811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,330.70 = 541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,330.70 = 541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,330.70 × 541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 720,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,641.20/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.47

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