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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,225.80 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,225.80 and 804.96 is: 1,109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,225.80 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,225.80 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,225.80 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 986,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,719.97/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.97

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