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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.50, 1,223.93 and 572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.50, 1,223.93 and 572.38 is: 789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.50 : 1,223.93 = 572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.50/1,223.93 = 572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.50x = 1,223.93 × 572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.50x = 700,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,553.05/887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.36

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