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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,223.82 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,223.82 and 537.72 is: 741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,223.82 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,223.82 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,223.82 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 658,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,072.49/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.77

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