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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,330.73 and 644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,330.73 and 644.45 is: 965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,330.73 = 644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,330.73 = 644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,330.73 × 644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 857,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,579.07/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.22

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