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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,329.48 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,329.48 and 612.24 is: 916.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,329.48 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,329.48 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,329.48 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 813,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,960.84/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.62

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