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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,225.62 and 589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,225.62 and 589.02 is: 813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,225.62 = 589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,225.62 = 589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,225.62 × 589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 721,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,914.69/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.19

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