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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,223.10 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,223.10 and 536.94 is: 741.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,223.10 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,223.10 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,223.10 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 656,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,731.31/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.11

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