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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.47, 1,225.15 and 687.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.47, 1,225.15 and 687.85 is: 949.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.47 : 1,225.15 = 687.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.47/1,225.15 = 687.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.47x = 1,225.15 × 687.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.47x = 842,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,719.43/887.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.58

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