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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,225.28 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,225.28 and 573.72 is: 791.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,225.28 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,225.28 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,225.28 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 702,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,967.64/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.27

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