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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,377.37 and 887.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,377.37 and 887.27 is: 1,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,377.37 = 887.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,377.37 = 887.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,377.37 × 887.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 1,222,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,099.08/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.25

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