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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.54, 1,225.55 and 770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.54, 1,225.55 and 770.30 is: 1,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.54 : 1,225.55 = 770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.54/1,225.55 = 770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.54x = 1,225.55 × 770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.54x = 944,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,040.25/888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.46

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