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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.15, 1,224.11 and 532.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.15, 1,224.11 and 532.98 is: 735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.15 : 1,224.11 = 532.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.15/1,224.11 = 532.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.15x = 1,224.11 × 532.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.15x = 652,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,427.48/887.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.42

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