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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.92, 1,397.76 and 882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.92, 1,397.76 and 882.24 is: 1,314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.92 : 1,397.76 = 882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.92/1,397.76 = 882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.92x = 1,397.76 × 882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.92x = 1,233,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,159.78/937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.78

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