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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.30, 1,376.58 and 888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.30, 1,376.58 and 888.42 is: 1,318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.30 : 1,376.58 = 888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.30/1,376.58 = 888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.30x = 1,376.58 × 888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.30x = 1,222,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,981.20/927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.86

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