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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.66, 1,333.46 and 630.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.66, 1,333.46 and 630.33 is: 945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.66 : 1,333.46 = 630.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.66/1,333.46 = 630.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.66x = 1,333.46 × 630.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.66x = 840,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,515.72/888.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.82

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