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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.88, 1,222.59 and 536.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.88, 1,222.59 and 536.77 is: 740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.88 : 1,222.59 = 536.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.88/1,222.59 = 536.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.88x = 1,222.59 × 536.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.88x = 656,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,249.63/885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.79

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