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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.67, 1,398.44 and 888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.67, 1,398.44 and 888.46 is: 1,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.67 : 1,398.44 = 888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.67/1,398.44 = 888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.67x = 1,398.44 × 888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.67x = 1,242,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,456.73/937.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.05

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