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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.84, 1,223.88 and 638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.84, 1,223.88 and 638.72 is: 880.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.84 : 1,223.88 = 638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.84/1,223.88 = 638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.84x = 1,223.88 × 638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.84x = 781,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,716.63/887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.47

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