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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.70, 1,333.05 and 838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.70, 1,333.05 and 838.30 is: 1,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.70 : 1,333.05 = 838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.70/1,333.05 = 838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.70x = 1,333.05 × 838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.70x = 1,117,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,495.82/888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.45

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