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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.54, 1,225.25 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.54, 1,225.25 and 687.93 is: 949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.54 : 1,225.25 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.54/1,225.25 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.54x = 1,225.25 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.54x = 842,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,880.78/887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.69

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