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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,226.14 and 679.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,226.14 and 679.05 is: 936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,226.14 = 679.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,226.14 = 679.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,226.14 × 679.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 832,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,608.67/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.95

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