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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.13, 1,331.24 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.13, 1,331.24 and 579.87 is: 870.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.13 : 1,331.24 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.13/1,331.24 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.13x = 1,331.24 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.13x = 771,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,943.24/887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.16

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