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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,224.94 and 588.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,224.94 and 588.77 is: 812.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,224.94 = 588.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,224.94 = 588.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,224.94 × 588.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 721,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,207.92/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.61

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