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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.24, 1,322.22 and 621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.24, 1,322.22 and 621.64 is: 930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.24 : 1,322.22 = 621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.24/1,322.22 = 621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.24x = 1,322.22 × 621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.24x = 821,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,944.84/883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.60

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