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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,330.20 and 888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,330.20 and 888.40 is: 1,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,330.20 = 888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,330.20 = 888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,330.20 × 888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 1,181,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,749.68/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.20

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