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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.52, 1,223.22 and 754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.52, 1,223.22 and 754.28 is: 1,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.52 : 1,223.22 = 754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.52/1,223.22 = 754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.52x = 1,223.22 × 754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.52x = 922,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,650.38/886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.76

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