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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,225.11 and 573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,225.11 and 573.25 is: 790.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,225.11 = 573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,225.11 = 573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,225.11 × 573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 702,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,294.31/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.85

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