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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.48, 1,222.81 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.48, 1,222.81 and 571.64 is: 788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.48 : 1,222.81 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.48/1,222.81 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.48x = 1,222.81 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.48x = 698,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,999.57/886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.51

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