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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.88, 1,222.73 and 536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.88, 1,222.73 and 536.50 is: 740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.88 : 1,222.73 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.88/1,222.73 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.88x = 1,222.73 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.88x = 655,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,991.96/885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.50

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