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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,226.54 and 692.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,226.54 and 692.15 is: 954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,226.54 = 692.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,226.54 = 692.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,226.54 × 692.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 848,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,945.26/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.97

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