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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.88, 1,222.68 and 654.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.88, 1,222.68 and 654.56 is: 902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.88 : 1,222.68 = 654.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.88/1,222.68 = 654.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.88x = 1,222.68 × 654.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.88x = 800,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,317.42/886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.40

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