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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.84, 1,221.12 and 636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.84, 1,221.12 and 636.72 is: 877.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.84 : 1,221.12 = 636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.84/1,221.12 = 636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.84x = 1,221.12 × 636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.84x = 777,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,511.53/885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.71

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