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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,222.44 and 763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,222.44 and 763.24 is: 1,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,222.44 = 763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,222.44 = 763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,222.44 × 763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 933,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,015.11/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.98

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