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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.63, 1,225.50 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.63, 1,225.50 and 573.04 is: 791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.63 : 1,225.50 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.63/1,225.50 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.63x = 1,225.50 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.63x = 702,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,254.39/887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.16

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