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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,223.39 and 677.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,223.39 and 677.03 is: 933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,223.39 = 677.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,223.39 = 677.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,223.39 × 677.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 828,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,262.23/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.23

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