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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.33, 1,228.05 and 807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.33, 1,228.05 and 807.33 is: 1,116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.33 : 1,228.05 = 807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.33/1,228.05 = 807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.33x = 1,228.05 × 807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.33x = 991,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,441.61/888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.07

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