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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.26, 1,221.48 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.26, 1,221.48 and 531.16 is: 732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.26 : 1,221.48 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.26/1,221.48 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.26x = 1,221.48 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.26x = 648,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,798.26/885.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.89

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