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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,222.70 and 625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,222.70 and 625.86 is: 861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,222.70 = 625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,222.70 = 625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,222.70 × 625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 765,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,235.89/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.46

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