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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.34, 1,333.47 and 563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.34, 1,333.47 and 563.98 is: 846.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.34 : 1,333.47 = 563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.34/1,333.47 = 563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.34x = 1,333.47 × 563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.34x = 752,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,050.41/888.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.58

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