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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,223.74 and 768.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,223.74 and 768.99 is: 1,060.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,223.74 = 768.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,223.74 = 768.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,223.74 × 768.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 941,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,041.90/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.66

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