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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.64, 1,221.90 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.64, 1,221.90 and 536.32 is: 739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.64 : 1,221.90 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.64/1,221.90 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.64x = 1,221.90 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.64x = 655,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,329.41/885.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.95

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