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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.90, 1,221.45 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.90, 1,221.45 and 622.98 is: 859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.90 : 1,221.45 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.90/1,221.45 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.90x = 1,221.45 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.90x = 760,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,938.92/884.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.92

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