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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,332.53 and 627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,332.53 and 627.34 is: 941.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,332.53 = 627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,332.53 = 627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,332.53 × 627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 835,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,949.37/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.49

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