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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.20, 1,333.26 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.20, 1,333.26 and 455.24 is: 683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.20 : 1,333.26 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.20/1,333.26 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.20x = 1,333.26 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.20x = 606,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,953.28/888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.35

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