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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,335.89 and 630.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,335.89 and 630.49 is: 947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,335.89 = 630.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,335.89 = 630.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,335.89 × 630.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 842,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,266.97/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.82

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