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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.49, 1,225.13 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.49, 1,225.13 and 588.60 is: 812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.49 : 1,225.13 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.49/1,225.13 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.49x = 1,225.13 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.49x = 721,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,108.58/887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.53

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