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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.11, 1,365.48 and 887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.11, 1,365.48 and 887.24 is: 1,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.11 : 1,365.48 = 887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.11/1,365.48 = 887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.11x = 1,365.48 × 887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.11x = 1,211,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,501.65/909.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.63

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