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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.62, 1,222.15 and 536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.62, 1,222.15 and 536.30 is: 740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.62 : 1,222.15 = 536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.62/1,222.15 = 536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.62x = 1,222.15 × 536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.62x = 655,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,439.05/885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.09

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