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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.54, 1,223.87 and 622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.54, 1,223.87 and 622.31 is: 858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.54 : 1,223.87 = 622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.54/1,223.87 = 622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.54x = 1,223.87 × 622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.54x = 761,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,617.31/887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.13

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