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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,224.24 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,224.24 and 625.56 is: 862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,224.24 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,224.24 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,224.24 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 765,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,835.57/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.43

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