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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.99, 1,222.70 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.99, 1,222.70 and 531.97 is: 734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.99 : 1,222.70 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.99/1,222.70 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.99x = 1,222.70 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.99x = 650,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,434.00/885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.13

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