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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,227.15 and 694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,227.15 and 694.35 is: 959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,227.15 = 694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,227.15 = 694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,227.15 × 694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 852,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,071.60/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.22

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