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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,223.96 and 592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,223.96 and 592.61 is: 817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,223.96 = 592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,223.96 = 592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,223.96 × 592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 725,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,321.85/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.51

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