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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.72, 1,226.40 and 592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.72, 1,226.40 and 592.88 is: 819.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.72 : 1,226.40 = 592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.72/1,226.40 = 592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.72x = 1,226.40 × 592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.72x = 727,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,108.03/887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.07

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