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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.08, 1,378.87 and 888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.08, 1,378.87 and 888.27 is: 1,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.08 : 1,378.87 = 888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.08/1,378.87 = 888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.08x = 1,378.87 × 888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.08x = 1,224,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,808.85/921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.75

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