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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.83, 1,333.90 and 717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.83, 1,333.90 and 717.55 is: 1,076.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.83 : 1,333.90 = 717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.83/1,333.90 = 717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.83x = 1,333.90 × 717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.83x = 957,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,133.28/888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.85

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