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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.70, 1,323.48 and 888.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.70, 1,323.48 and 888.11 is: 1,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.70 : 1,323.48 = 888.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.70/1,323.48 = 888.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.70x = 1,323.48 × 888.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.70x = 1,175,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,404.94/959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.76

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