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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.32, 1,224.44 and 588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.32, 1,224.44 and 588.20 is: 811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.32 : 1,224.44 = 588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.32/1,224.44 = 588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.32x = 1,224.44 × 588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.32x = 720,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,215.61/887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.68

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