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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886, 1,222.24 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886, 1,222.24 and 624.16 is: 861.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886 : 1,222.24 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886/1,222.24 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886x = 1,222.24 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886x = 762,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,873.32/886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.03

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