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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.71, 1,225.76 and 652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.71, 1,225.76 and 652.59 is: 900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.71 : 1,225.76 = 652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.71/1,225.76 = 652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.71x = 1,225.76 × 652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.71x = 799,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,912.59/888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.08

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