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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.12, 1,223.96 and 508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.12, 1,223.96 and 508.98 is: 702.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.12 : 1,223.96 = 508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.12/1,223.96 = 508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.12x = 1,223.96 × 508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.12x = 622,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,968.62/887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.24

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