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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,227.30 and 678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,227.30 and 678.08 is: 937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,227.30 = 678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,227.30 = 678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,227.30 × 678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 832,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,207.58/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.02

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