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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.33, 1,221.55 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.33, 1,221.55 and 536.22 is: 739.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.33 : 1,221.55 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.33/1,221.55 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.33x = 1,221.55 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.33x = 655,018.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,018.20/885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.86

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