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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.13, 1,226.19 and 573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.13, 1,226.19 and 573.54 is: 791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.13 : 1,226.19 = 573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.13/1,226.19 = 573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.13x = 1,226.19 × 573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.13x = 703,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,262.88/888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.85

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