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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.92, 1,330.62 and 563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.92, 1,330.62 and 563.80 is: 843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.92 : 1,330.62 = 563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.92/1,330.62 = 563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.92x = 1,330.62 × 563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.92x = 750,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,203.56/888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.95

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