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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.42, 1,226.46 and 573.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.42, 1,226.46 and 573.87 is: 792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.42 : 1,226.46 = 573.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.42/1,226.46 = 573.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.42x = 1,226.46 × 573.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.42x = 703,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,828.60/888.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.23

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