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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.28, 1,218.98 and 711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.28, 1,218.98 and 711.24 is: 978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.28 : 1,218.98 = 711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.28/1,218.98 = 711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.28x = 1,218.98 × 711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.28x = 866,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,987.34/886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.23

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