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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.04, 1,222.40 and 720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.04, 1,222.40 and 720.32 is: 992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.04 : 1,222.40 = 720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.04/1,222.40 = 720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.04x = 1,222.40 × 720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.04x = 880,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,519.17/887.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.65

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