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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,225.08 and 856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,225.08 and 856.56 is: 1,182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,225.08 = 856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,225.08 = 856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,225.08 × 856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 1,049,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,354.52/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.34

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