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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.58, 1,222.14 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.58, 1,222.14 and 536.56 is: 740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.58 : 1,222.14 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.58/1,222.14 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.58x = 1,222.14 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.58x = 655,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,751.44/885.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.48

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