Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,224 and 625.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,224 and 625.44 is: 863.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886.80 : 1,224 = 625.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886.80/1,224 = 625.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886.80x = 1,224 × 625.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886.80x = 765,538.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,538.56/886.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863.26
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