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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.50, 1,223.10 and 700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.50, 1,223.10 and 700.02 is: 965.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.50 : 1,223.10 = 700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.50/1,223.10 = 700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.50x = 1,223.10 × 700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.50x = 856,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,194.46/886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.81

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