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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.32, 1,223.88 and 607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.32, 1,223.88 and 607.06 is: 837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.32 : 1,223.88 = 607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.32/1,223.88 = 607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.32x = 1,223.88 × 607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.32x = 742,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,968.59/887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.32

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