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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.49, 1,227.32 and 702.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.49, 1,227.32 and 702.19 is: 969.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.49 : 1,227.32 = 702.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.49/1,227.32 = 702.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.49x = 1,227.32 × 702.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.49x = 861,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,811.83/888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.97

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