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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.88, 1,334.12 and 743.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.88, 1,334.12 and 743.54 is: 1,115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.88 : 1,334.12 = 743.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.88/1,334.12 = 743.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.88x = 1,334.12 × 743.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.88x = 991,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,971.58/888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.98

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