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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.37, 1,223.25 and 592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.37, 1,223.25 and 592.13 is: 817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.37 : 1,223.25 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.37/1,223.25 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.37x = 1,223.25 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.37x = 724,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,313.95/886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.17

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