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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.43, 1,224.77 and 637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.43, 1,224.77 and 637.25 is: 880.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.43 : 1,224.77 = 637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.43/1,224.77 = 637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.43x = 1,224.77 × 637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.43x = 780,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,484.56/886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.48

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