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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,227.83 and 628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,227.83 and 628.11 is: 867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,227.83 = 628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,227.83 = 628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,227.83 × 628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 771,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,209.16/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.57

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