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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.58, 1,224.92 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.58, 1,224.92 and 533.52 is: 736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.58 : 1,224.92 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.58/1,224.92 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.58x = 1,224.92 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.58x = 653,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,520.65/887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.29

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