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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,222.26 and 587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,222.26 and 587.35 is: 810.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,222.26 = 587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,222.26 = 587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,222.26 × 587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 717,894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,894.41/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.16

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