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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.23, 1,224.01 and 572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.23, 1,224.01 and 572.42 is: 789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.23 : 1,224.01 = 572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.23/1,224.01 = 572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.23x = 1,224.01 × 572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.23x = 700,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,649.43/887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.71

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