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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.39, 1,223.40 and 621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.39, 1,223.40 and 621.47 is: 856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.39 : 1,223.40 = 621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.39/1,223.40 = 621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.39x = 1,223.40 × 621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.39x = 760,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,311.79/887.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.80

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