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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.02, 1,329.06 and 626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.02, 1,329.06 and 626.48 is: 938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.02 : 1,329.06 = 626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.02/1,329.06 = 626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.02x = 1,329.06 × 626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.02x = 832,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,629.51/887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.68

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