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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.37, 1,221.46 and 535.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.37, 1,221.46 and 535.45 is: 738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.37 : 1,221.46 = 535.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.37/1,221.46 = 535.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.37x = 1,221.46 × 535.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.37x = 654,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,030.76/885.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.71

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