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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.56, 1,223.04 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.56, 1,223.04 and 624 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.56 : 1,223.04 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.56/1,223.04 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.56x = 1,223.04 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.56x = 763,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,176.96/886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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