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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.20, 1,221.72 and 536.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.20, 1,221.72 and 536.06 is: 739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.20 : 1,221.72 = 536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.20/1,221.72 = 536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.20x = 1,221.72 × 536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.20x = 654,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,915.22/885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.85

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