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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.62, 1,222.44 and 536.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.62, 1,222.44 and 536.42 is: 740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.62 : 1,222.44 = 536.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.62/1,222.44 = 536.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.62x = 1,222.44 × 536.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.62x = 655,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,741.26/885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.43

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