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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.93, 1,222.55 and 536.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.93, 1,222.55 and 536.55 is: 740.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.93 : 1,222.55 = 536.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.93/1,222.55 = 536.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.93x = 1,222.55 × 536.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.93x = 655,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,956.52/885.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.42

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