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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.19, 1,220.29 and 622.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.19, 1,220.29 and 622.39 is: 858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.19 : 1,220.29 = 622.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.19/1,220.29 = 622.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.19x = 1,220.29 × 622.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.19x = 759,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,496.29/885.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.00

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