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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.05, 1,223.94 and 537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.05, 1,223.94 and 537.67 is: 741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.05 : 1,223.94 = 537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.05/1,223.94 = 537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.05x = 1,223.94 × 537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.05x = 658,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,075.82/887.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.87

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