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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.36, 1,333.50 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.36, 1,333.50 and 656.52 is: 985.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.36 : 1,333.50 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.36/1,333.50 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.36x = 1,333.50 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.36x = 875,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,469.42/888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.49

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