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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885, 1,221.32 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885, 1,221.32 and 535.64 is: 739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885 : 1,221.32 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885/1,221.32 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885x = 1,221.32 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885x = 654,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,187.84/885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.20

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