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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,330.71 and 613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,330.71 and 613.32 is: 918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,330.71 = 613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,330.71 = 613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,330.71 × 613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 816,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,151.06/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.59

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