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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.82, 1,223.93 and 638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.82, 1,223.93 and 638.96 is: 881.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.82 : 1,223.93 = 638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.82/1,223.93 = 638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.82x = 1,223.93 × 638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.82x = 782,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,046.97/886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.85

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