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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.99, 1,225.53 and 690.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.99, 1,225.53 and 690.09 is: 951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.99 : 1,225.53 = 690.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.99/1,225.53 = 690.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.99x = 1,225.53 × 690.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.99x = 845,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,726.00/888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.33

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