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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,224.01 and 592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,224.01 and 592.18 is: 816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,224.01 = 592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,224.01 = 592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,224.01 × 592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 724,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,831.92/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.78

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