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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.29, 1,221.83 and 637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.29, 1,221.83 and 637.43 is: 879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.29 : 1,221.83 = 637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.29/1,221.83 = 637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.29x = 1,221.83 × 637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.29x = 778,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,821.80/885.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.74

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