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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.89, 1,331.41 and 644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.89, 1,331.41 and 644.88 is: 965.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.89 : 1,331.41 = 644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.89/1,331.41 = 644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.89x = 1,331.41 × 644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.89x = 858,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,591.41/888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.92

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