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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.97, 1,300.24 and 886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.97, 1,300.24 and 886.48 is: 1,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.97 : 1,300.24 = 886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.97/1,300.24 = 886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.97x = 1,300.24 × 886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.97x = 1,152,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,636.76/942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.35

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