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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,224.72 and 589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,224.72 and 589.12 is: 812.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,224.72 = 589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,224.72 = 589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,224.72 × 589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 721,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,507.05/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.62

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