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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.28, 1,224.72 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.28, 1,224.72 and 573 is: 790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.28 : 1,224.72 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.28/1,224.72 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.28x = 1,224.72 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.28x = 701,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,764.56/888.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.03

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