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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.86, 1,225.01 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.86, 1,225.01 and 711.18 is: 981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.86 : 1,225.01 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.86/1,225.01 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.86x = 1,225.01 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.86x = 871,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,202.61/887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.24

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