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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,224.66 and 765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,224.66 and 765.27 is: 1,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,224.66 = 765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,224.66 = 765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,224.66 × 765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 937,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,195.56/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.04

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