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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.85, 1,224.77 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.85, 1,224.77 and 593.28 is: 818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.85 : 1,224.77 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.85/1,224.77 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.85x = 1,224.77 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.85x = 726,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,628.58/887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.41

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