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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,224.10 and 588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,224.10 and 588.23 is: 811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,224.10 = 588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,224.10 = 588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,224.10 × 588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 720,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,048.24/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.32

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