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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.28, 1,221.96 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.28, 1,221.96 and 571 is: 787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.28 : 1,221.96 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.28/1,221.96 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.28x = 1,221.96 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.28x = 697,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,739.16/886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.27

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