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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.27, 1,225.08 and 593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.27, 1,225.08 and 593.24 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.27 : 1,225.08 = 593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.27/1,225.08 = 593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.27x = 1,225.08 × 593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.27x = 726,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,760.33/887.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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