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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.44, 1,332.09 and 614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.44, 1,332.09 and 614.21 is: 920.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.44 : 1,332.09 = 614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.44/1,332.09 = 614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.44x = 1,332.09 × 614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.44x = 818,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,176.34/888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.92

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