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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.32, 1,222.56 and 712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.32, 1,222.56 and 712.08 is: 982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.32 : 1,222.56 = 712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.32/1,222.56 = 712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.32x = 1,222.56 × 712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.32x = 870,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,560.52/886.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.22

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