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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.52, 1,332.84 and 647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.52, 1,332.84 and 647.92 is: 971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.52 : 1,332.84 = 647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.52/1,332.84 = 647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.52x = 1,332.84 × 647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.52x = 863,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,573.69/888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.92

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