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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,329.96 and 562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,329.96 and 562.74 is: 843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,329.96 = 562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,329.96 = 562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,329.96 × 562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 748,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,421.69/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.50

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