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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,226.75 and 689.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,226.75 and 689.85 is: 952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,226.75 = 689.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,226.75 = 689.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,226.75 × 689.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 846,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,270.04/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.68

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