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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.09, 1,332.53 and 455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.09, 1,332.53 and 455.55 is: 683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.09 : 1,332.53 = 455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.09/1,332.53 = 455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.09x = 1,332.53 × 455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.09x = 607,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,034.04/888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.53

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