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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.34, 1,221.51 and 531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.34, 1,221.51 and 531.28 is: 733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.34 : 1,221.51 = 531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.34/1,221.51 = 531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.34x = 1,221.51 × 531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.34x = 648,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,963.83/885.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.01

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