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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,355.46 and 888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,355.46 and 888.80 is: 1,333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,355.46 = 888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,355.46 = 888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,355.46 × 888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 1,204,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,732.85/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.61

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