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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.33, 1,332.78 and 641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.33, 1,332.78 and 641.07 is: 961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.33 : 1,332.78 = 641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.33/1,332.78 = 641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.33x = 1,332.78 × 641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.33x = 854,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,405.27/888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.81

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