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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.15, 1,326.89 and 624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.15, 1,326.89 and 624.73 is: 935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.15 : 1,326.89 = 624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.15/1,326.89 = 624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.15x = 1,326.89 × 624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.15x = 828,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,944.87/886.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.45

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