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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.79, 1,224.95 and 723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.79, 1,224.95 and 723.07 is: 998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.79 : 1,224.95 = 723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.79/1,224.95 = 723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.79x = 1,224.95 × 723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.79x = 885,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,724.60/886.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.80

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