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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.86, 1,225.53 and 577.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.86, 1,225.53 and 577.42 is: 797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.86 : 1,225.53 = 577.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.86/1,225.53 = 577.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.86x = 1,225.53 × 577.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.86x = 707,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,645.53/887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.02

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