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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,225.98 and 573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,225.98 and 573.40 is: 791.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,225.98 = 573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,225.98 = 573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,225.98 × 573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 702,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,976.93/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.66

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