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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,226.07 and 702.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,226.07 and 702.09 is: 968.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,226.07 = 702.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,226.07 = 702.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,226.07 × 702.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 860,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,811.49/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.37

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