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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.10, 1,331.52 and 454.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.10, 1,331.52 and 454.93 is: 682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.10 : 1,331.52 = 454.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.10/1,331.52 = 454.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.10x = 1,331.52 × 454.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.10x = 605,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,748.39/888.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.07

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