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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,221.58 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,221.58 and 535.82 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,221.58 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,221.58 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,221.58 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 654,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,547.00/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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