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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.26, 1,222.83 and 620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.26, 1,222.83 and 620.37 is: 855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.26 : 1,222.83 = 620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.26/1,222.83 = 620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.26x = 1,222.83 × 620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.26x = 758,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,607.05/886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.96

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