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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,224.54 and 533.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,224.54 and 533.27 is: 735.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,224.54 = 533.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,224.54 = 533.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,224.54 × 533.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 653,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,010.45/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.85

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