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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,223.10 and 763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,223.10 and 763.74 is: 1,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,223.10 = 763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,223.10 = 763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,223.10 × 763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 934,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,130.39/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.59

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