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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.79, 1,222.46 and 531.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.79, 1,222.46 and 531.73 is: 733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.79 : 1,222.46 = 531.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.79/1,222.46 = 531.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.79x = 1,222.46 × 531.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.79x = 650,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,018.66/885.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.83

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