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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.86, 1,225.15 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.86, 1,225.15 and 592.62 is: 817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.86 : 1,225.15 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.86/1,225.15 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.86x = 1,225.15 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.86x = 726,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,048.39/887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.75

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