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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.13, 1,224.81 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.13, 1,224.81 and 572.54 is: 790.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.13 : 1,224.81 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.13/1,224.81 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.13x = 1,224.81 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.13x = 701,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,246.59/887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.47

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