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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.06, 1,223.09 and 761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.06, 1,223.09 and 761.22 is: 1,050.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.06 : 1,223.09 = 761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.06/1,223.09 = 761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.06x = 1,223.09 × 761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.06x = 931,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,040.57/886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.76

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