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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.21, 1,225.07 and 652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.21, 1,225.07 and 652.08 is: 899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.21 : 1,225.07 = 652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.21/1,225.07 = 652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.21x = 1,225.07 × 652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.21x = 798,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,847.42/888.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.39

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