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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.07, 1,256.46 and 888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.07, 1,256.46 and 888.60 is: 1,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.07 : 1,256.46 = 888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.07/1,256.46 = 888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.07x = 1,256.46 × 888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.07x = 1,116,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,491.74/907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.88

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