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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,223.46 and 747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,223.46 and 747.12 is: 1,029.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,223.46 = 747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,223.46 = 747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,223.46 × 747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 914,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,071.44/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.92

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