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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.63, 1,331.45 and 562.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.63, 1,331.45 and 562.31 is: 843.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.63 : 1,331.45 = 562.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.63/1,331.45 = 562.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.63x = 1,331.45 × 562.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.63x = 748,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,688.17/887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.47

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