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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.58, 1,291.95 and 888.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.58, 1,291.95 and 888.17 is: 1,223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.58 : 1,291.95 = 888.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.58/1,291.95 = 888.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.58x = 1,291.95 × 888.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.58x = 1,147,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,464.77/937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.86

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