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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,224.37 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,224.37 and 572.40 is: 789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,224.37 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,224.37 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,224.37 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 700,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,829.39/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.76

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