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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.49, 1,333.19 and 673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.49, 1,333.19 and 673.39 is: 1,010.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.49 : 1,333.19 = 673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.49/1,333.19 = 673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.49x = 1,333.19 × 673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.49x = 897,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,756.81/888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.43

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