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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,222.02 and 649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,222.02 and 649.87 is: 896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,222.02 = 649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,222.02 = 649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,222.02 × 649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 794,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,154.14/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.32

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