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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,334.13 and 616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,334.13 and 616.96 is: 925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,334.13 = 616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,334.13 = 616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,334.13 × 616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 823,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,104.84/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.92

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