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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.08, 1,223.24 and 763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.08, 1,223.24 and 763.16 is: 1,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.08 : 1,223.24 = 763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.08/1,223.24 = 763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.08x = 1,223.24 × 763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.08x = 933,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,527.84/887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.36

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