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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.55, 1,222.71 and 621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.55, 1,222.71 and 621.50 is: 856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.55 : 1,222.71 = 621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.55/1,222.71 = 621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.55x = 1,222.71 × 621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.55x = 759,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,908.15/887.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.19

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