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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.08, 1,223.88 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.08, 1,223.88 and 537.64 is: 741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.08 : 1,223.88 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.08/1,223.88 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.08x = 1,223.88 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.08x = 658,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,006.84/887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.77

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