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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.18, 1,339.04 and 825.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.18, 1,339.04 and 825.54 is: 1,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.18 : 1,339.04 = 825.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.18/1,339.04 = 825.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.18x = 1,339.04 × 825.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.18x = 1,105,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,426.95/888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.60

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