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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.17, 1,226.63 and 609.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.17, 1,226.63 and 609.13 is: 841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.17 : 1,226.63 = 609.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.17/1,226.63 = 609.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.17x = 1,226.63 × 609.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.17x = 747,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,167.95/888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.24

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