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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.38, 1,224.82 and 592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.38, 1,224.82 and 592.96 is: 818.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.38 : 1,224.82 = 592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.38/1,224.82 = 592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.38x = 1,224.82 × 592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.38x = 726,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,269.27/887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.44

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