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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.64, 1,222.20 and 536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.64, 1,222.20 and 536.14 is: 739.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.64 : 1,222.20 = 536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.64/1,222.20 = 536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.64x = 1,222.20 × 536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.64x = 655,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,270.31/885.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.88

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