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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.80, 1,226.22 and 552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.80, 1,226.22 and 552.68 is: 762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.80 : 1,226.22 = 552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.80/1,226.22 = 552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.80x = 1,226.22 × 552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.80x = 677,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,707.27/888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.50

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