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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.77, 1,225.23 and 533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.77, 1,225.23 and 533.89 is: 736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.77 : 1,225.23 = 533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.77/1,225.23 = 533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.77x = 1,225.23 × 533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.77x = 654,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,138.04/887.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.83

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