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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.45, 1,223.24 and 700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.45, 1,223.24 and 700.61 is: 965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.45 : 1,223.24 = 700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.45/1,223.24 = 700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.45x = 1,223.24 × 700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.45x = 857,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,004.56/887.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.70

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