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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.19, 1,224.12 and 532.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.19, 1,224.12 and 532.95 is: 735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.19 : 1,224.12 = 532.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.19/1,224.12 = 532.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.19x = 1,224.12 × 532.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.19x = 652,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,394.75/887.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.35

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