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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.13, 1,332 and 844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.13, 1,332 and 844.21 is: 1,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.13 : 1,332 = 844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.13/1,332 = 844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.13x = 1,332 × 844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.13x = 1,124,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,487.72/888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.13

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