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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.44, 1,221.74 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.44, 1,221.74 and 531.44 is: 733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.44 : 1,221.74 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.44/1,221.74 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.44x = 1,221.74 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.44x = 649,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,281.51/885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.29

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