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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.14, 1,224.32 and 587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.14, 1,224.32 and 587.88 is: 811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.14 : 1,224.32 = 587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.14/1,224.32 = 587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.14x = 1,224.32 × 587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.14x = 719,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,753.24/887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.32

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