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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.17, 1,224.30 and 537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.17, 1,224.30 and 537.88 is: 742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.17 : 1,224.30 = 537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.17/1,224.30 = 537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.17x = 1,224.30 × 537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.17x = 658,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,526.48/887.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.28

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