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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.52, 1,223.56 and 587.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.52, 1,223.56 and 587.77 is: 811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.52 : 1,223.56 = 587.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.52/1,223.56 = 587.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.52x = 1,223.56 × 587.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.52x = 719,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,178.07/886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.24

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