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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,225.08 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,225.08 and 604.32 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,225.08 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,225.08 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,225.08 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 740,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,340.35/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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