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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.10, 1,332.08 and 562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.10, 1,332.08 and 562.75 is: 844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.10 : 1,332.08 = 562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.10/1,332.08 = 562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.10x = 1,332.08 × 562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.10x = 749,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,628.02/888.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.08

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