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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,223.09 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,223.09 and 587.25 is: 810.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,223.09 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,223.09 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,223.09 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 718,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,259.60/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.55

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