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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.51, 1,332.48 and 616.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.51, 1,332.48 and 616.35 is: 924.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.51 : 1,332.48 = 616.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.51/1,332.48 = 616.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.51x = 1,332.48 × 616.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.51x = 821,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,274.05/888.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.33

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