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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.17, 1,225.04 and 652.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.17, 1,225.04 and 652.43 is: 900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.17 : 1,225.04 = 652.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.17/1,225.04 = 652.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.17x = 1,225.04 × 652.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.17x = 799,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,249.59/887.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.90

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