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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.24, 1,373.16 and 888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.24, 1,373.16 and 888.68 is: 1,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.24 : 1,373.16 = 888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.24/1,373.16 = 888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.24x = 1,373.16 × 888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.24x = 1,220,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,299.83/914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.77

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