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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.12, 1,225.56 and 626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.12, 1,225.56 and 626.48 is: 865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.12 : 1,225.56 = 626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.12/1,225.56 = 626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.12x = 1,225.56 × 626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.12x = 767,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,788.83/887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.48

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