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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.38, 1,221.93 and 536.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.38, 1,221.93 and 536.07 is: 739.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.38 : 1,221.93 = 536.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.38/1,221.93 = 536.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.38x = 1,221.93 × 536.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.38x = 655,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,040.02/885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.84

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