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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.11, 1,224.84 and 762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.11, 1,224.84 and 762.98 is: 1,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.11 : 1,224.84 = 762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.11/1,224.84 = 762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.11x = 1,224.84 × 762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.11x = 934,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,528.42/888.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.27

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