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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.25, 1,332.83 and 579.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.25, 1,332.83 and 579.59 is: 870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.25 : 1,332.83 = 579.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.25/1,332.83 = 579.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.25x = 1,332.83 × 579.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.25x = 772,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,489.72/887.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.66

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