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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.94, 1,332.90 and 883.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.94, 1,332.90 and 883.98 is: 1,326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.94 : 1,332.90 = 883.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.94/1,332.90 = 883.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.94x = 1,332.90 × 883.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.94x = 1,178,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,256.94/887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.96

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