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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,226.88 and 810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,226.88 and 810.72 is: 1,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,226.88 = 810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,226.88 = 810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,226.88 × 810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 994,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,656.15/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.50

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