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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.92, 1,335.74 and 456.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.92, 1,335.74 and 456.36 is: 685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.92 : 1,335.74 = 456.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.92/1,335.74 = 456.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.92x = 1,335.74 × 456.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.92x = 609,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,578.31/888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.75

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