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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.14, 1,224.43 and 635.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.14, 1,224.43 and 635.43 is: 877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.14 : 1,224.43 = 635.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.14/1,224.43 = 635.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.14x = 1,224.43 × 635.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.14x = 778,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,039.55/887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.02

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