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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.09, 1,222.99 and 637.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.09, 1,222.99 and 637.23 is: 880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.09 : 1,222.99 = 637.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.09/1,222.99 = 637.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.09x = 1,222.99 × 637.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.09x = 779,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,325.92/885.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.50

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