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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886, 1,223.04 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886, 1,223.04 and 575.68 is: 794.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886 : 1,223.04 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886/1,223.04 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886x = 1,223.04 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886x = 704,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,079.67/886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.67

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