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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.08, 1,224.60 and 764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.08, 1,224.60 and 764.16 is: 1,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.08 : 1,224.60 = 764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.08/1,224.60 = 764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.08x = 1,224.60 × 764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.08x = 935,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,790.34/888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.72

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