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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,223.88 and 806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,223.88 and 806.91 is: 1,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,223.88 = 806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,223.88 = 806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,223.88 × 806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 987,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,561.01/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.99

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