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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.75, 1,221.91 and 531.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.75, 1,221.91 and 531.51 is: 733.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.75 : 1,221.91 = 531.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.75/1,221.91 = 531.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.75x = 1,221.91 × 531.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.75x = 649,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,457.38/885.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.23

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