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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.14, 1,224.77 and 788.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.14, 1,224.77 and 788.61 is: 1,088.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.14 : 1,224.77 = 788.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.14/1,224.77 = 788.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.14x = 1,224.77 × 788.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.14x = 965,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,865.87/887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.75

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