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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.57, 1,225.11 and 551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.57, 1,225.11 and 551.64 is: 761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.57 : 1,225.11 = 551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.57/1,225.11 = 551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.57x = 1,225.11 × 551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.57x = 675,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,819.68/887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.43

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