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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,408.32 and 883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,408.32 and 883.44 is: 1,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,408.32 = 883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,408.32 = 883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,408.32 × 883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 1,244,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,166.22/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.20

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