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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.13, 1,330.75 and 643.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.13, 1,330.75 and 643.51 is: 964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.13 : 1,330.75 = 643.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.13/1,330.75 = 643.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.13x = 1,330.75 × 643.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.13x = 856,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,350.93/888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.22

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