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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.56, 1,325.90 and 883.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.56, 1,325.90 and 883.46 is: 1,318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.56 : 1,325.90 = 883.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.56/1,325.90 = 883.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.56x = 1,325.90 × 883.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.56x = 1,171,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,368.57/888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.28

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