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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,226.44 and 609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,226.44 and 609.02 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,226.44 = 609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,226.44 = 609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,226.44 × 609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 746,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,926.49/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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