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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,223.16 and 620.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,223.16 and 620.57 is: 856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,223.16 = 620.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,223.16 = 620.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,223.16 × 620.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 759,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,050.29/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.61

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