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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.35, 1,223.07 and 638.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.35, 1,223.07 and 638.29 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.35 : 1,223.07 = 638.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.35/1,223.07 = 638.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.35x = 1,223.07 × 638.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.35x = 780,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,673.35/887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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