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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.40, 1,223.04 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.40, 1,223.04 and 532.20 is: 734.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.40 : 1,223.04 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.40/1,223.04 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.40x = 1,223.04 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.40x = 650,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,901.89/886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.32

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