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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,224.18 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,224.18 and 690.96 is: 952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,224.18 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,224.18 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,224.18 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 845,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,859.41/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.67

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