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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,223.14 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,223.14 and 651.24 is: 897.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,223.14 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,223.14 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,223.14 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 796,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,557.69/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.63

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