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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.02, 1,223.00 and 624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.02, 1,223.00 and 624.58 is: 861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.02 : 1,223.00 = 624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.02/1,223.00 = 624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.02x = 1,223.00 × 624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.02x = 763,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,857.50/887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.15

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