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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.13, 1,220.22 and 636.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.13, 1,220.22 and 636.37 is: 877.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.13 : 1,220.22 = 636.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.13/1,220.22 = 636.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.13x = 1,220.22 × 636.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.13x = 776,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,511.40/885.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.29

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