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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.92, 1,222.85 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.92, 1,222.85 and 571.24 is: 788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.92 : 1,222.85 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.92/1,222.85 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.92x = 1,222.85 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.92x = 698,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,540.83/885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.49

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