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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.03, 1,328.22 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.03, 1,328.22 and 625.62 is: 936.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.03 : 1,328.22 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.03/1,328.22 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.03x = 1,328.22 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.03x = 830,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,961.00/887.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.79

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