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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,227.33 and 627.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,227.33 and 627.27 is: 866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,227.33 = 627.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,227.33 = 627.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,227.33 × 627.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 769,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,867.29/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.09

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