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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.73, 1,223.67 and 700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.73, 1,223.67 and 700.95 is: 966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.73 : 1,223.67 = 700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.73/1,223.67 = 700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.73x = 1,223.67 × 700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.73x = 857,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,731.49/887.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.21

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