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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.98, 1,224.54 and 690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.98, 1,224.54 and 690.06 is: 952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.98 : 1,224.54 = 690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.98/1,224.54 = 690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.98x = 1,224.54 × 690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.98x = 845,006.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,006.07/886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.68

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