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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,225.73 and 652.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,225.73 and 652.93 is: 901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,225.73 = 652.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,225.73 = 652.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,225.73 × 652.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 800,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,315.89/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.59

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