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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.86, 1,331.66 and 614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.86, 1,331.66 and 614.18 is: 920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.86 : 1,331.66 = 614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.86/1,331.66 = 614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.86x = 1,331.66 × 614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.86x = 817,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,878.94/888.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.14

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