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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,330.74 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,330.74 and 627.12 is: 939.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,330.74 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,330.74 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,330.74 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 834,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,533.67/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.66

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