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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.35, 1,331.33 and 641.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.35, 1,331.33 and 641.98 is: 962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.35 : 1,331.33 = 641.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.35/1,331.33 = 641.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.35x = 1,331.33 × 641.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.35x = 854,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,687.23/888.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.11

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