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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,240.20 and 888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,240.20 and 888.88 is: 1,228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,240.20 = 888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,240.20 = 888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,240.20 × 888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 1,102,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,384.53/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.86

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