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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.24, 1,222.29 and 536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.24, 1,222.29 and 536.40 is: 740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.24 : 1,222.29 = 536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.24/1,222.29 = 536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.24x = 1,222.29 × 536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.24x = 655,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,636.36/885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.63

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