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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.09, 1,224.27 and 537.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.09, 1,224.27 and 537.98 is: 742.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.09 : 1,224.27 = 537.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.09/1,224.27 = 537.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.09x = 1,224.27 × 537.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.09x = 658,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,626.65/887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.46

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