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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,225.65 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,225.65 and 626.10 is: 864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,225.65 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,225.65 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,225.65 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 767,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,379.47/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.17

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