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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,224.14 and 622.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,224.14 and 622.66 is: 858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,224.14 = 622.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,224.14 = 622.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,224.14 × 622.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 762,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,223.01/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.22

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