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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.96, 1,328.67 and 628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.96, 1,328.67 and 628.22 is: 940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.96 : 1,328.67 = 628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.96/1,328.67 = 628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.96x = 1,328.67 × 628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.96x = 834,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,700.39/887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.02

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