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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,223.59 and 638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,223.59 and 638.72 is: 881.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,223.59 = 638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,223.59 = 638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,223.59 × 638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 781,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,525.29/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.51

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