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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.70, 1,222.95 and 770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.70, 1,222.95 and 770.06 is: 1,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.70 : 1,222.95 = 770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.70/1,222.95 = 770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.70x = 1,222.95 × 770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.70x = 941,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,741.82/886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.08

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