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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.09, 1,330.86 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.09, 1,330.86 and 655.14 is: 981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.09 : 1,330.86 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.09/1,330.86 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.09x = 1,330.86 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.09x = 871,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,899.62/888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.77

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