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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.51, 1,222.37 and 746.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.51, 1,222.37 and 746.42 is: 1,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.51 : 1,222.37 = 746.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.51/1,222.37 = 746.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.51x = 1,222.37 × 746.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.51x = 912,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,398.57/886.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.20

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