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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.20, 1,225.26 and 622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.20, 1,225.26 and 622.52 is: 858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.20 : 1,225.26 = 622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.20/1,225.26 = 622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.20x = 1,225.26 × 622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.20x = 762,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,748.86/888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.76

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