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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.32, 1,223.94 and 713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.32, 1,223.94 and 713.08 is: 983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.32 : 1,223.94 = 713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.32/1,223.94 = 713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.32x = 1,223.94 × 713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.32x = 872,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,767.14/887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.60

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