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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,224.15 and 603.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,224.15 and 603.77 is: 832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,224.15 = 603.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,224.15 = 603.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,224.15 × 603.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 739,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,098.92/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.63

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