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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.46, 1,223.44 and 537.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.46, 1,223.44 and 537.15 is: 741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.46 : 1,223.44 = 537.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.46/1,223.44 = 537.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.46x = 1,223.44 × 537.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.46x = 657,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,167.16/886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.34

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