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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.89, 1,222.56 and 536.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.89, 1,222.56 and 536.38 is: 740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.89 : 1,222.56 = 536.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.89/1,222.56 = 536.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.89x = 1,222.56 × 536.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.89x = 655,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,756.73/885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.22

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