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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,225.46 and 639.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,225.46 and 639.37 is: 881.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,225.46 = 639.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,225.46 = 639.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,225.46 × 639.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 783,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,513.04/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.94

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