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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.61, 1,329.07 and 574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.61, 1,329.07 and 574.41 is: 860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.61 : 1,329.07 = 574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.61/1,329.07 = 574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.61x = 1,329.07 × 574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.61x = 763,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,431.10/887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.10

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