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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.92, 1,225.66 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.92, 1,225.66 and 623.52 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.92 : 1,225.66 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.92/1,225.66 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.92x = 1,225.66 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.92x = 764,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,224.83/888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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