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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.15, 1,221.72 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.15, 1,221.72 and 649.44 is: 896.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.15 : 1,221.72 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.15/1,221.72 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.15x = 1,221.72 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.15x = 793,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,433.84/885.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.38

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