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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.18, 1,222.74 and 536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.18, 1,222.74 and 536.86 is: 740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.18 : 1,222.74 = 536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.18/1,222.74 = 536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.18x = 1,222.74 × 536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.18x = 656,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,440.20/886.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.75

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