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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.50, 1,222.55 and 571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.50, 1,222.55 and 571.38 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.50 : 1,222.55 = 571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.50/1,222.55 = 571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.50x = 1,222.55 × 571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.50x = 698,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,540.62/886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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