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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.57, 1,224.71 and 533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.57, 1,224.71 and 533.41 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.57 : 1,224.71 = 533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.57/1,224.71 = 533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.57x = 1,224.71 × 533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.57x = 653,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,268.75/887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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