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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.54, 1,226.43 and 803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.54, 1,226.43 and 803.99 is: 1,109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.54 : 1,226.43 = 803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.54/1,226.43 = 803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.54x = 1,226.43 × 803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.54x = 986,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,040.52/888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.74

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