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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.95, 1,224.14 and 608.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.95, 1,224.14 and 608.89 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.95 : 1,224.14 = 608.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.95/1,224.14 = 608.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.95x = 1,224.14 × 608.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.95x = 745,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,366.60/888.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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