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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.53, 1,328.97 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.53, 1,328.97 and 626.12 is: 937.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.53 : 1,328.97 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.53/1,328.97 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.53x = 1,328.97 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.53x = 832,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,094.70/887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.54

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