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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.03, 1,224.26 and 533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.03, 1,224.26 and 533.23 is: 735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.03 : 1,224.26 = 533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.03/1,224.26 = 533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.03x = 1,224.26 × 533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.03x = 652,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,818.32/887.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.96

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