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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,332.03 and 644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,332.03 and 644.34 is: 965.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,332.03 = 644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,332.03 = 644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,332.03 × 644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 858,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,280.21/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.49

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