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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.72, 1,221.27 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.72, 1,221.27 and 571 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.72 : 1,221.27 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.72/1,221.27 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.72x = 1,221.27 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.72x = 697,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,345.17/885.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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