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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.48, 1,397.68 and 888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.48, 1,397.68 and 888.80 is: 1,323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.48 : 1,397.68 = 888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.48/1,397.68 = 888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.48x = 1,397.68 × 888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.48x = 1,242,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,257.98/938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.69

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