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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,224.47 and 622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,224.47 and 622.91 is: 858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,224.47 = 622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,224.47 = 622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,224.47 × 622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 762,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,739.23/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.56

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