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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.40, 1,363.53 and 888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.40, 1,363.53 and 888.33 is: 1,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.40 : 1,363.53 = 888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.40/1,363.53 = 888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.40x = 1,363.53 × 888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.40x = 1,211,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,264.60/914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.66

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