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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.72, 1,328.78 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.72, 1,328.78 and 626.22 is: 939.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.72 : 1,328.78 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.72/1,328.78 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.72x = 1,328.78 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.72x = 832,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,108.61/885.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.47

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