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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.54, 1,225.56 and 652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.54, 1,225.56 and 652.46 is: 899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.54 : 1,225.56 = 652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.54/1,225.56 = 652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.54x = 1,225.56 × 652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.54x = 799,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,619.69/888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.92

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