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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.47, 1,226.77 and 702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.47, 1,226.77 and 702.92 is: 970.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.47 : 1,226.77 = 702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.47/1,226.77 = 702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.47x = 1,226.77 × 702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.47x = 862,315.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,315.83/888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.56

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