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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,222.43 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,222.43 and 571.23 is: 788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,222.43 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,222.43 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,222.43 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 698,285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,285.83/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.04

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