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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.83, 1,222.61 and 637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.83, 1,222.61 and 637.97 is: 880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.83 : 1,222.61 = 637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.83/1,222.61 = 637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.83x = 1,222.61 × 637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.83x = 779,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,979.20/885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.51

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