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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.51, 1,221.62 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.51, 1,221.62 and 536.13 is: 739.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.51 : 1,221.62 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.51/1,221.62 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.51x = 1,221.62 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.51x = 654,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,944.45/885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.62

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