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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.57, 1,224.72 and 608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.57, 1,224.72 and 608.31 is: 838.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.57 : 1,224.72 = 608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.57/1,224.72 = 608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.57x = 1,224.72 × 608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.57x = 745,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,009.42/888.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.44

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