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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.24, 1,223.67 and 537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.24, 1,223.67 and 537.40 is: 742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.24 : 1,223.67 = 537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.24/1,223.67 = 537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.24x = 1,223.67 × 537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.24x = 657,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,600.26/886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.01

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