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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.51, 1,222.02 and 536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.51, 1,222.02 and 536.20 is: 739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.51 : 1,222.02 = 536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.51/1,222.02 = 536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.51x = 1,222.02 × 536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.51x = 655,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,247.12/885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.97

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