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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.71, 1,333.76 and 616.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.71, 1,333.76 and 616.71 is: 925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.71 : 1,333.76 = 616.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.71/1,333.76 = 616.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.71x = 1,333.76 × 616.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.71x = 822,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,543.13/888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.55

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