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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.09, 1,225.85 and 608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.09, 1,225.85 and 608.22 is: 839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.09 : 1,225.85 = 608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.09/1,225.85 = 608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.09x = 1,225.85 × 608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.09x = 745,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,583.45/888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.54

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