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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.63, 1,222.28 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.63, 1,222.28 and 536.32 is: 740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.63 : 1,222.28 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.63/1,222.28 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.63x = 1,222.28 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.63x = 655,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,533.21/885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.19

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