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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,352.04 and 888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,352.04 and 888.94 is: 1,330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,352.04 = 888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,352.04 = 888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,352.04 × 888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 1,201,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,882.44/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.22

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