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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,222.78 and 769.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,222.78 and 769.94 is: 1,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,222.78 = 769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,222.78 = 769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,222.78 × 769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 941,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,457.27/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.90

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