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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.73, 1,227 and 574.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.73, 1,227 and 574.15 is: 792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.73 : 1,227 = 574.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.73/1,227 = 574.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.73x = 1,227 × 574.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.73x = 704,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,482.05/888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.68

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