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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,223.52 and 624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,223.52 and 624.68 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,223.52 = 624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,223.52 = 624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,223.52 × 624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 764,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,308.47/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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