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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.09, 1,224.90 and 651.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.09, 1,224.90 and 651.95 is: 899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.09 : 1,224.90 = 651.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.09/1,224.90 = 651.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.09x = 1,224.90 × 651.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.09x = 798,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,573.56/888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.20

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