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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.91, 1,264.07 and 888.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.91, 1,264.07 and 888.19 is: 1,224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.91 : 1,264.07 = 888.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.91/1,264.07 = 888.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.91x = 1,264.07 × 888.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.91x = 1,122,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,734.33/916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.48

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