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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.30, 1,328.19 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.30, 1,328.19 and 627.62 is: 939.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.30 : 1,328.19 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.30/1,328.19 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.30x = 1,328.19 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.30x = 833,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,598.61/887.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.48

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