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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.29, 1,222.52 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.29, 1,222.52 and 592.04 is: 815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.29 : 1,222.52 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.29/1,222.52 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.29x = 1,222.52 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.29x = 723,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,780.84/887.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.72

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