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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,223.68 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,223.68 and 757.76 is: 1,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,223.68 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,223.68 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,223.68 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 927,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,255.76/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.83

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