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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,331.08 and 627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,331.08 and 627.94 is: 940.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,331.08 = 627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,331.08 = 627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,331.08 × 627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 835,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,834.51/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.83

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