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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.59, 1,218.45 and 622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.59, 1,218.45 and 622.15 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.59 : 1,218.45 = 622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.59/1,218.45 = 622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.59x = 1,218.45 × 622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.59x = 758,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,058.67/884.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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