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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,220.06 and 622.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,220.06 and 622.49 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,220.06 = 622.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,220.06 = 622.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,220.06 × 622.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 759,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,470.61/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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