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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,332.96 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,332.96 and 456.32 is: 684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,332.96 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,332.96 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,332.96 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 608,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,256.31/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.23

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