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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.59, 1,220.97 and 721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.59, 1,220.97 and 721.44 is: 992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.59 : 1,220.97 = 721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.59/1,220.97 = 721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.59x = 1,220.97 × 721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.59x = 880,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,859.30/887.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.42

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