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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.02, 1,224.37 and 607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.02, 1,224.37 and 607.15 is: 838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.02 : 1,224.37 = 607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.02/1,224.37 = 607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.02x = 1,224.37 × 607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.02x = 743,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,376.25/887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.06

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