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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.12, 1,329.14 and 612.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.12, 1,329.14 and 612.23 is: 917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.12 : 1,329.14 = 612.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.12/1,329.14 = 612.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.12x = 1,329.14 × 612.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.12x = 813,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,729.68/887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.28

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