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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.45, 1,224.87 and 622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.45, 1,224.87 and 622.54 is: 858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.45 : 1,224.87 = 622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.45/1,224.87 = 622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.45x = 1,224.87 × 622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.45x = 762,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,530.57/888.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.27

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