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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.01, 1,330.03 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.01, 1,330.03 and 574.62 is: 861.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.01 : 1,330.03 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.01/1,330.03 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.01x = 1,330.03 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.01x = 764,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,258.48/887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.61

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