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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,332.36 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,332.36 and 547.44 is: 822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,332.36 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,332.36 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,332.36 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 729,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,387.16/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.05

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