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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.68, 1,224.72 and 625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.68, 1,224.72 and 625.86 is: 864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.68 : 1,224.72 = 625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.68/1,224.72 = 625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.68x = 1,224.72 × 625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.68x = 766,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,503.26/886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.46

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