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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.47, 1,330.43 and 657.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.47, 1,330.43 and 657.01 is: 983.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.47 : 1,330.43 = 657.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.47/1,330.43 = 657.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.47x = 1,330.43 × 657.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.47x = 874,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,104.19/888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.83

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