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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.18, 1,225.53 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.18, 1,225.53 and 577.50 is: 796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.18 : 1,225.53 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.18/1,225.53 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.18x = 1,225.53 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.18x = 707,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,743.58/888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.85

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