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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,225.92 and 691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,225.92 and 691.06 is: 954.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,225.92 = 691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,225.92 = 691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,225.92 × 691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 847,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,184.28/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.06

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