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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.31, 1,220.88 and 586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.31, 1,220.88 and 586.24 is: 808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.31 : 1,220.88 = 586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.31/1,220.88 = 586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.31x = 1,220.88 × 586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.31x = 715,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,728.69/885.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.45

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