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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,223.87 and 571.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,223.87 and 571.85 is: 788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,223.87 = 571.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,223.87 = 571.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,223.87 × 571.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 699,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,870.06/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.82

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