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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.07, 1,223.89 and 572.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.07, 1,223.89 and 572.51 is: 789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.07 : 1,223.89 = 572.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.07/1,223.89 = 572.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.07x = 1,223.89 × 572.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.07x = 700,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,694.11/887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.90

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