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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,222.71 and 532.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,222.71 and 532.00 is: 734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,222.71 = 532.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,222.71 = 532.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,222.71 × 532.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 650,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,475.61/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.14

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