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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,225.60 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,225.60 and 612.48 is: 845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,225.60 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,225.60 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,225.60 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 750,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,655.49/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.03

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