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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886, 1,222.71 and 576.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886, 1,222.71 and 576.04 is: 794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886 : 1,222.71 = 576.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886/1,222.71 = 576.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886x = 1,222.71 × 576.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886x = 704,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,329.87/886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.95

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