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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.76, 1,228.26 and 759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.76, 1,228.26 and 759.16 is: 1,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.76 : 1,228.26 = 759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.76/1,228.26 = 759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.76x = 1,228.26 × 759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.76x = 932,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,445.86/888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.15

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