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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.65, 1,326.14 and 624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.65, 1,326.14 and 624.23 is: 934.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.65 : 1,326.14 = 624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.65/1,326.14 = 624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.65x = 1,326.14 × 624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.65x = 827,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,813.93/885.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.70

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