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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,323.92 and 875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,323.92 and 875.43 is: 1,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,323.92 = 875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,323.92 = 875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,323.92 × 875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 1,159,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,001.47/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.82

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