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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,225.21 and 690.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,225.21 and 690.30 is: 952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,225.21 = 690.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,225.21 = 690.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,225.21 × 690.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 845,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,759.01/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.28

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