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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,224.96 and 770.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,224.96 and 770.19 is: 1,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,224.96 = 770.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,224.96 = 770.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,224.96 × 770.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 943,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,451.94/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.07

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