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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,227.15 and 677.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,227.15 and 677.57 is: 935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,227.15 = 677.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,227.15 = 677.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,227.15 × 677.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 831,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,473.89/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.32

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